(Editor’s Note – J.S. originally wrote to us in January of 2013. You can read the original post at https://askmistercondo.com/reduced-common-fees-after-a-fire/) J.S. from Pennsylvania writes: Dear Mister Condo, Thank you for your explanation on the condo fees from my previous post. Here is an update. It has been 15 months since the condo fire in Wyncote,…
Month: January 2014
Polar Vortex Blamed for Condo Pipe Burst!
J.P. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I recently had a pipe freeze and then burst in my kitchen ceiling (no one lives above me). Heat was on, etc., but it was during the “polar vortex” – really cold! It caused damage to the ceiling and surrounding area. My question appears to be…
Volunteer State Condo Issues, Part 3
(Editor’s note: The first two questions from this reader appeared in October of 2013. For a refresher please view these questions and answers at https://askmistercondo.com/volunteer-condo-leader-issues-in-volunteer-state/ and https://askmistercondo.com/volunteer-state-condo-issues-continue/) C.P. from Tennessee writes: Dear Mister Condo, Here I am again! I appreciate the information you gave me before regarding our problems with the HOA board here in…
Condo Neighbor Remodeling Blues…
B.J. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I recently purchased a condo unit in a high-rise building (first time homeowner, very excited). The unit is over 20 years old so I decided to update the kitchen and bathroom before moving in. I’ve been complying with the condo’s HOA rules regarding renovation and noise level….