First and foremost, just do some homework. Like with any other major purchase, if you do some research, you're going to be able to reduce your headaches down the road. |
For every dispute I have to resolve, there are hundreds or thousands of communities that are thriving and enjoying condominium living. |
Most of the time, I'd say the majority of condo owners don't even look at that until the time of closing, when they're provided with it. I'd recommend they get a hold of that public offering statement well in advance of closing — before they've made a decision [to buy]. |
There's a lot of information that can be obtained just by walking around and looking. |
You can tell a lot about an association just by driving through [the complex] and seeing how it's kept. |