They include a safety switch that *prevents* water leaks.

I am under the impression that if we sub-meter or became unable to pay HOA expenses we then would be moved into those current NC Condo HOA Regulations and someone take over, make decisions to get HOA solvent, force the hand of owners who will not agree to water sub-metering, that in itself would free up money for upkeep and needed preventative issues and improvements which there is no money for now, and get HOA and complex out of the bind it is in before it gets worse.

Chris, I couldn't tell if you're referring to a restriction that prevents transfer of title for 90 days or if it's one that prevents transfer and encumbrance of title for 90 days.

I was told that the sill needs to be re-installed in a different way to prevent this from happening in the future, but I'm not sure how to do that.

It is my hope that this might allow a better bargaining position with the lender, and prevent the foreclosure from hitting my wife's credit rating, effect a short sale, etc..A mechanics loan has rather specific and constraining time limits, so I'm likely looking at a judgement lien, as I understand it.My question then is: can this be done, by a mere mortal, with limited funds?

Even if she wasn't losing the house to foreclosure, you'd still have potential judgments/etc. that she caused that would prevent you from ever getting clear title.

Mostly the tenants pay a firm utlities fee each month to prevent high additional payment for previous year.

Ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure.

I am working on purchasing a triplex or a quad and have two questions that are preventing me from making any forward progress, and I would really appreciate any input.1.Currently I am living rent free and need to decide if I should live in the rental property, or stay where I am (rent free) and use the property solely as an investment.

A deadbolt lock was added and that door actually prevented a break in at that very same property.