M.K. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We live in a condominium development where the declarant is still in charge and there is not yet a managing HOA. The declarant has been remiss in his maintenance of our common properties with no painting despite exposed wood, inadequate reserves, etc.. Presently, the Board that he…
Month: May 2014
Oversized Handicapped Vehicle Not Allowed at the Condo
J.T. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I rent a condo that has roughly 700 units. I have a townhouse that has a small garage and a driveway. I am being told that I cannot have a guest park in my driveway because he owns a pickup truck. This is not a commercial…
Noisy Upstairs Condo Neighbor Prevents Unit Owner from Sleeping
S.W. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Help, please! This is the first time I’m encountering noise from upstairs unit which prevents me from getting enough hours of sleep. Thank you. Mister Condo replies: S.W., upstairs condo neighbors can often create a lot of noise without even realizing they are creating a problem…
How To Battle Condo Ice Dams?
A Property Manager from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Thought I would use your help via Ask Mister Condo. Ice damming is a problem and we are trying to determine if there are any condominiums complexes in CT that have installed “heating cables” in gutters to melt ice/snow in the winter to avoid ice damming…