Cameron Merrill

By Cameron Merrill 2026 January Q&A Q. As we all know, the cost of everything including services and materials related to maintaining an association property has risen dramatically over the last couple of years. Clearly, our association budget and monthly fees should be substantially increased to keep up with this inflation, but the Board of our condominium association is worried about hitting owners too hard with a big fee hike. Is there any limit on how much a board can increase fees at one time?

NEW ENGLAND CONDO EXPO. THURSDAY OCTOBER 30TH . HYNES CONVENTION CENTER. REGISTER NOW! By Cameron Merrill 2025 September Q&A Q. When we bought our condo, it was a “no pets” property, but over the years, a number of “service animals” have taken up residence. There are a couple of owners who allow their animals to use common areas of the property as bathrooms, with no regard for other residents.

By Cameron Merrill 2023 December Q&A Q. As we all know, the cost of everything, including services and materials related to maintaining an association property, has risen dramatically over the last couple of years. Clearly, our association budget and monthly fees should be substantially increased to keep up with this inflation, but the board of our condominium association is worried about hitting owners too hard with a big fee hike.