Live in a home governed by a condominium, co-op or homeowner's association? Have questions about what they can and cannot do? Ryan Poliakoff, an attorney and author based in Boca Raton, has answers.

Q: I've lived in several condominiums over the years, and the only insurance I was required to have was for the innards of the structure. (I thought) the homeowners association would take care of ...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have introduced reforms to lower condominium insurance costs, but stricter reserve requirements are raising fears that some older properties could lose mortgage eligibility.

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Rosslyn resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns.