V.C. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, A 2-unit condo driveway is part of the common areas. Due to grading problem, when it rains, the garage in my unit floods and if it the rain is severe the neighbor’s garage also floods and both of our porches flood. The driveway would have to…
Month: September 2016
Condo Resident Seeks Board’s Assistance Stopping Thrown Glass from Above
M.C. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Resident on 1st floor condo said glass was thrown from above not fallen or blown over with wind. I asked if he saw this happen. He said no he just heard a loud noise and it wasn’t until the morning that he noticed the glass. No…
Condo Board Decides to Replace Decks That May Not Need Replacing!
S.D. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The board wants to replace porches that were built 11 years ago according to City Code. I hired an architect and discussed this with the city and they agree that they are not dangerous. Yes, codes have changed but this would be grandfathered in. I keep…
Condo’s Handicapped Parking Only Available to Visitors
M.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My parents and sister live in a condo with 2 spaces allowed for each condo, the garage and the space in front of the garage. The rest of the spaces are for visitors. However, my father just got diagnosed with lymphoma and has been given a…