Product Description

For many, the first home they purchase is a condo. What seems like an apartment that you own, in fact comes with a lot more responsibilities than a single-family home as you and your neighbors are sharing walls, floors and other common areas. The Condo Owner's Answer Book covers all of the common issues with condos and condominium ownership presented in easy-to-follow question and answer format. It addresses the unique and specific type of home ownership that comes with buying and owning a condo. It also covers your rights and responsibilities as a condo owner and as a member of a home owners association.

The Condo Owner's Answer Book cover such topics as:
--Right and Responsibilities
--Rules and Reasons
--Rights, Wrongs and Expectations
--What to Do When You Don't Like It
--Internal Dispute Resolution
--Dues and Don'ts
--Paying for the Unexpected
--Insurance
--Association Management
--The Role of Volunteers
--Renting a Condominium

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #237144 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781572486331
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From the Back Cover
How do I decide whether or not to buy a condo? How can I avoid getting into a difficult practical or financial situation? Where can I find information on the homeowners' association before I sign a contract?

For many people, the first home they purchase is a condominium. The Condo Owner's Answer Book addresses the unique situations that come with buying and owning a condo. It also discusses your rights and responsibilities as a condo owner and as a member of a homeowners' association. The Condo Owner's Answer Book is an authoritative reference, providing sound advice and immediate answers to your most pressing questions.

Written by a successful attorney, The Condo Owner's Answer Book answers your most important questions including:

--What are red flags to watch out for before I sign a contract?
--What are assessments and do I have to pay them?
--What do I need to know about my homeowners' association?
--What do board members do for an association?
--What are common complaints of condo owners?
--What recourse do I have against problem neighbors?
--Can the association really ban pets?
--Can I be stopped from renting out my condo?

Written in an easy-to-read, question and answer format, The Condo Owner's Answer Book helps you understand everything you need to know about buying and owning a condo.

Beth A. Grimm is a recognized legal authority on community association law with over
twenty years experience in dealing with the problems of homeowners, board members, and homeowners' associations.

About the Author
Beth A. Grimm is a recognized authority on community Association law who calls upon many years experience in dealing with the problems of homeowners, board members and homeowner associations. An accomplished writer, she offers a plain English explanation of the rigths and responsibilities that come with condo living. She has been active in legislation for more than 20 years and serves as a volunteer speaker and writer for many community association industry groups and real estate groups. She has

Customer Reviews

Finally - A Balanced Condo Resource Book!
There are some real way out condo books out there. Find out the real scoop about how things work and how to avoid problems and enjoy your condo, from a trusted and knowledgeable person who is not only an attorney, educator, speaker, mediator and super resource, but a twice over condo owner. Who else will you find that has worn all the hats?

Excellent Book
Beth Grimm is a very dedicated attorney who not only has my utmost respect, but who has "gone the second mile" to help many people, answering questions on her website about HOA law and advice to homeowners.

Now she wrote a book, which I got in today's mail and couldn't wait to read. It contains excellent material and answers more than 125 questions about Condominium ownership.

An excellent resource!!! As a homeowner, I am very greatful for this book.

Linda Lai