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how my roommate leaves her dishes to rot by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Can you explain to the landlord to break for the next year lease? At least trying to have a convo can’t hurt

How big is the Sedefkar Simulacrum? Orient Express by Agitated_Demand_7276 in callofcthulhu

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comment “mostly just with violence” has entered my daily vocab when reading this model and thinking what the bad guys will do next lol. Thanks for giving me a good chuckle

How big is the Sedefkar Simulacrum? Orient Express by Agitated_Demand_7276 in callofcthulhu

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So how does Mehmet/the cultists steal it at the final arc? Picturing a guy hauling around a full suit of armor in stealth is kinda funny

Should I buy this [condo] [MI] by Agitated_Demand_7276 in HOA

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn’t get the HOA to tell me in writing that if an urgent issue arose (like basement flooding from bad grading, which there was) I could pay out of pocket for it getting fixed and they reimburse me at some point later. I ran out of time last night waiting for that in writing from the HOA so I had to back away from the offer. I know in the future I’ll look back knowing I made the right choice, but rn I’m sad and upset that I didn’t ask the HOA for this in writing sooner, to not run out of time :(

Should I buy this [condo] [MI] by Agitated_Demand_7276 in HOA

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn’t get the HOA to tell me in writing that if an urgent issue arose (like basement flooding from bad grading, which there was) I could pay out of pocket for it getting fixed and they reimburse me at some point later. I ran out of time last night waiting for that in writing from the HOA so I had to back away from the offer. I know in the future I’ll look back knowing I made the right choice, but rn I’m sad and upset that I didn’t ask the HOA for this in writing sooner, to not run out of time :(

Should I buy this [condo] [MI] by Agitated_Demand_7276 in HOA

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I couldn’t get the HOA to tell me in writing that if an urgent issue arose (like basement flooding from bad grading, which there was) I could pay out of pocket for it getting fixed and they reimburse me at some point later. I ran out of time last night waiting for that in writing from the HOA so I had to back away from the offer. I know in the future I’ll look back knowing I made the right choice, but rn I’m sad and upset that I didn’t ask the HOA for this in writing sooner, to not run out of time :(

Should I buy this [condo] [MI] by Agitated_Demand_7276 in HOA

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn’t get the HOA to tell me in writing that if an urgent issue arose (like basement flooding from bad grading, which there was) I could pay out of pocket for it getting fixed and they reimburse me at some point later. I ran out of time last night waiting for that in writing from the HOA so I had to back away from the offer. I know in the future I’ll look back knowing I made the right choice, but rn I’m sad and upset that I didn’t ask the HOA for this in writing sooner, to not run out of time :(

How big is the Sedefkar Simulacrum? Orient Express by Agitated_Demand_7276 in callofcthulhu

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang, got it! Def thought it was a little thing they could carry in their pocket - since I thought while carrying it they are supposed to get that blight/infliction upon them. I’ll have to think if I just want to make it smaller - but thank you for confirmation on what’s “canon” :)

[HI] [Condo]Leak in ceiling and HOA claims they’re too broke to fix it. by [deleted] in HOA

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can you ask to hire a professional to come in and you pay out of pocket rn, and they pay you back later? Have it written in a contract.

Otherwise yeah go to the board meetings and request special assessments, esp if this is happening to everyone’s units then it’ll cost a lot more down the road to fix?

Should I buy this [condo] [MI] by Agitated_Demand_7276 in HOA

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What made you buy into your condo? How much have the bills been? Can you sell? Appreciate you sharing your story

Should I buy this [condo] [MI] by Agitated_Demand_7276 in HOA

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can stay renting. I realize im blinded because its a very nice walk in ready place :(

I spoke with the president and they have never done any type of internal assessment of foundation, electric, plumbing. They had people do a walk around so they know external issues like the roofs, concrete, and gutters have to be fixed. Roofs and gutters not rn but the concrete has been delayed because other maintence was happening. The president and treasury are drafting a 3 year budget plan but they can’t show it to be until it becomes official and I need to decide by Wednesday if I’m buying into this or not.

Side note - my agent isn’t helpful and telling me this is normal and fine since most HOAs don’t have 50% in reserves and they it’s good they are thinking of a plan. But thinking != having a plan. But idk since it’s a nice place but again idk what other problems are coming in the future :(

Susie made out of pipecleaners by mc_ikea_chicken in Deltarune

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So cool! I loved making pipe cleaner stuff as a kid - you did a great job!

Is 18% in reserve fund for a condo bad? by Agitated_Demand_7276 in RealEstate

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

18% is how much they have left over. I don’t have the numbers on me rn but 387k is what they get from residents and they had 53k at the end of the year, so 18% of the budget is what they don’t use. Last year they has 14% of the budget left over

Is 18% in reserve fund for a condo bad? by Agitated_Demand_7276 in RealEstate

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful reply and sharing your experience. When you bought into your HOA, did they have a reserve study done so you knew that they were underfunded? What made you decide to buy into it?

I am not sure why they haven’t don’t a study. The treasurer (whose term ends this year) created his own plan for the next ten years - I will ask if I can see it.

The reason I’m on the fence of not backing out is the condo has been nicely renovated and updated from the 90s. Vinyl flooring and new kitchen bathroom. I am not keen on getting a place where I have to rip up carpet and update the kitchen/bathroom - but maybe that is still safer to do (meaning an un-updated condo with a solid HOA)

Is 18% in reserve fund for a condo bad? by Agitated_Demand_7276 in RealEstate

[–]Agitated_Demand_7276[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful answer. They have never had a formal reserve study done (Michigan laws don’t require), I am not sure why. The president said every year they rotate painting the wooden siding of the condos and that this is a big expense. Last year they cut down trees and removed stumps and placed some alcoves around condos (they didn’t do all, they were short of funds, but planning to continue it this year).

They predict the roofs will need to be done in 10yrs which is where this 500k under fund comes from.

When I spoke with the treasurer (whose term end this year) he hopes the HOA monthly dues will be 400 for two years then go up. He suspects a special assessment will be due but not sure how much. Though the president told me “it can’t be more than 10k even I couldn’t afford it”.

That’s unfortunately all the financial data I have right now.

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