Condo Roof Top Hazard- question/ wwyd

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What defines a disturbance? She can't even get the rules to follow

It is her landlord's responsibility as the owner. He should have gotten it at the time of purchase.

[Anonymous]

Op here... The building is extremely unorganized. All I signed was a lease. They do not make renters sign off on anything but a lease from the landlord. My other renter friends in the building did not have to sign anything either. The property manager doesn't even have a list of parking spaces and their owners. She doesn't know her right from left.

[Anonymous]

Garage spots are individually owned in that building. The manager doesn't have to maintain any sort of list. It's not her job. If an owner rents their spot to someone and the manager needs to get in contact with that person, say if there's work and they need to move their car - they contact the owner. You're just confused about what happens in a rental building vs. a condo building.

I'm looking at listings in the building (I'm an agent) and the rentals all have notifications on them about rules that apply. I don't get it. If that old building manager was there so long, how could he/she not ensure you had a list of rules and regs. Then your landlord would be in violation. I have condos I rent and I always have to do that, even in the most relaxed of the buildings.

[Anonymous]

The old manager was very laxed and complacent. None of us that moved in during the old manager and board days signed anything but a lease. I'm happy to sign something. The spaces are individually owned but she made a major stink about a garage space that a resident put boxes in while out of town and that resident so happens to be the VP of the board. She has no clue what goes on.

[Anonymous]

Anyone else feel *really* badly for the friend/landlord?
I'm picturing this person seeing OP's name on his caller ID, gritting his teeth and muttering "God dammit" under his breath, and then forcing a bright smile and higher-than-usual cheery voice "Hello? ....Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear that is still going on, yes, so sorry...you're right... yes... hmm mmmh, he is a lovely child yes...absolutely....yes"
And then holding his head in his hands for a moment on his desk before he gets back to his laptop.

[Anonymous]

Our landlord doesn't like the board and also doesn't care. Doesn't live in the area and could care less. When something breaks we fix it. We rarely talk to him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone else feel *really* badly for the friend/landlord?
I'm picturing this person seeing OP's name on his caller ID, gritting his teeth and muttering "God dammit" under his breath, and then forcing a bright smile and higher-than-usual cheery voice "Hello? ....Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear that is still going on, yes, so sorry...you're right... yes... hmm mmmh, he is a lovely child yes...absolutely....yes"
And then holding his head in his hands for a moment on his desk before he gets back to his laptop.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This building is the most NOT child friendly building ever. The management company as well as the board would be thrilled if my kid fell off the roof. They are jerks. They say that my child's fingerprints on the lobby doors lower the value of the property as a whole. They hate children. They even made me remove my blackout blinds in the baby room because it's "against" regulation although the not in writing to have anything but standard blind up.'they are horrible. I'm harassed daily by the property manager who literally looks for my child to touch something or make a loud noise and break the noise violation code. It's horrible and I feel helpless.

OMG, we live in a building like that, but it's more the residence who hate children.Rumor has it that kids under 4 were not allowed at the pool about 8 years ago and prior. The pool rules overrules a federal law. Kids get yelled at by elderly residents when they speak in the corridor and so on. It's so sad.

Just like on airplanes, in close confines small children are to been seen not heard. I do not want to be woken up from a nap or disturbed from my work by children screaming or running up/down halls. I pay way too much money for that.

No you don't, you live in a multifamily arrangement. Noises others make are a part of the deal. Buy a house if you want perfect control over your surroundings.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone else feel *really* badly for the friend/landlord?
I'm picturing this person seeing OP's name on his caller ID, gritting his teeth and muttering "God dammit" under his breath, and then forcing a bright smile and higher-than-usual cheery voice "Hello? ....Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear that is still going on, yes, so sorry...you're right... yes... hmm mmmh, he is a lovely child yes...absolutely....yes"
And then holding his head in his hands for a moment on his desk before he gets back to his laptop.

So badly. As a person who is looking into renting my condo in NW DC this is a nightmare scenario. You're not only being a mega-irritant to everyone who lives there but also ruining 'my' reputation as a conscience owner. Crapdoodles. >.>

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What kind of legal action could they possible take against our landlord since we haven't violated any laws. Bike lock at the pool is hardly grounds for eviction. I'll take the lock down right now and call a good friend at DCRA to come inspect the roof. Not a problem at all. Also when I asked for the condo rules or whatever they said I'm not entitled to them.

Now she's going to get a private roof inspector on the property?! To do a personal inspection for her as a renter?!
This is amazing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our landlord doesn't like the board and also doesn't care. Doesn't live in the area and could care less. When something breaks we fix it. We rarely talk to him.

Actually you said he is getting letters and have spoken to him/ her about these issues. You said you are aware he is getting letter. You said he told you he won't evict you. How would you know any of this unless you are in contact? You said that multiple times in this thread and the other one.

[Anonymous]

OP, here is the website for the condo association. It clearly talks about owners getting the paperwork you are asking for at the time of the sale. The owner is just blowing you off.

https://community.associawebsites.com/sites/TheCarltonCondominium/Pages/Faqs.aspx


FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
This section can be edited to meet the needs of your association.

What is a homeowners association?
The Association is a legal corporation organized and incorporate under the laws of your state or commonwealth. The Association has Articles of Incorporation that entitle the association to exercise powers of a corporation. By purchasing a home within your community association, you automatically become a member of the association and will remain so for as long as you own your home. Membership in the association is mandatory and automatic for all owners. The deed to each lot and/or parcel specifically designates that the property owner will comply with the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R’s) of the association. You should have received a copy of these documents at the time your home purchase was closed by the title company. As a property owner in a community association, you will be required to pay assessments, abide by the community’s rules and restrictions and maintain those areas of your home for which you are responsible.


Note: it talks about owners. Owners have rights, you don't.


The board is about owners, not renters:

Who makes up the Board of Directors?
The directors are owners, like yourself, that are elected by the membership.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What kind of legal action could they possible take against our landlord since we haven't violated any laws. Bike lock at the pool is hardly grounds for eviction. I'll take the lock down right now and call a good friend at DCRA to come inspect the roof. Not a problem at all. Also when I asked for the condo rules or whatever they said I'm not entitled to them.

Now she's going to get a private roof inspector on the property?! To do a personal inspection for her as a renter?!
This is amazing.

DCRA is a gov't agency. Go for it OP. You have to file a complaint and then have it accepted first.

You are not entitled. The owner is. It is the landlords responsibility to provide them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:This building is the most NOT child friendly building ever. The management company as well as the board would be thrilled if my kid fell off the roof. They are jerks. They say that my child's fingerprints on the lobby doors lower the value of the property as a whole. They hate children. They even made me remove my blackout blinds in the baby room because it's "against" regulation although the not in writing to have anything but standard blind up.'they are horrible. I'm harassed daily by the property manager who literally looks for my child to touch something or make a loud noise and break the noise violation code. It's horrible and I feel helpless.

OMG, we live in a building like that, but it's more the residence who hate children.Rumor has it that kids under 4 were not allowed at the pool about 8 years ago and prior. The pool rules overrules a federal law. Kids get yelled at by elderly residents when they speak in the corridor and so on. It's so sad.

Just like on airplanes, in close confines small children are to been seen not heard. I do not want to be woken up from a nap or disturbed from my work by children screaming or running up/down halls. I pay way too much money for that.

No you don't, you live in a multifamily arrangement. Noises others make are a part of the deal. Buy a house if you want perfect control over your surroundings.

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No, I live in a multi-person arrangement and so far I've been lucky enough to live in nice enough buildings that either the rules were enforced and this wasn't an issue or they didn't have too many families in the first place. It helps that most families feel the need for more space than 1-2 bedrooms and leave after a certain period of time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone else feel *really* badly for the friend/landlord?
I'm picturing this person seeing OP's name on his caller ID, gritting his teeth and muttering "God dammit" under his breath, and then forcing a bright smile and higher-than-usual cheery voice "Hello? ....Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear that is still going on, yes, so sorry...you're right... yes... hmm mmmh, he is a lovely child yes...absolutely....yes"
And then holding his head in his hands for a moment on his desk before he gets back to his laptop.

So badly. As a person who is looking into renting my condo in NW DC this is a nightmare scenario. You're not only being a mega-irritant to everyone who lives there but also ruining 'my' reputation as a conscience owner. Crapdoodles. >.>

As a renter, people like OP ruin it for everyone else because they terrify owners into NOT renting and just selling instead. Or even if they continue to rent, they hold the terrible behavior of people like OP against reasonable tenants that just want peace and quiet and working plumbing.