Condo Questions

It’s about time someone spelled out the “Key Questions to Ask Before Buying a Condominium” (Robert J. Bruss, Sept. 17). Bruss is to be commended for an outstanding article on aspects of community association living that are rarely addressed.

It’s been said that the three most important factors in any real estate purchase are location, location and location. For condominiums and (planned developments), I’d like to suggest three hidden criteria: reserves, renters and rules.

ROBERT M. NORDLUND

Calabasas