L.H. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are senior citizens who have filed 10 complaints about a resident who does not leash his German Shepherd dog in the common areas, e.g., hallways, elevator, garage. We live in the same building as this resident. The CCR’s require all dogs to be on a…
Month: September 2018
Unit Owner Pissed Off at Condo Board Over Dog Urine Remediation
K.R. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I just purchased a unit that was a short sale. It had visible dog urine damage. The board was aware of this unit’s condition. After removing the carpeting and padding there is wet sub floor and wet framing from the dog urine. I am replacing the sub…
Board Sides with Condo Glass Door Installer Who Did a Poor Job!
S.L. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My complex is in the process of installing new windows and sliding glass doors. Mine were installed last Friday. Since then, I have a humming in my bedroom that is loud enough to keep me awake at night. I’ve contacted the installers; they insist nothing is…
Leaking Toilet Causes Condo Water Bill to Triple!
J.C. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo association consists of 12 units that share a common water meter. Earlier this year we noticed that our water bill had suddenly more than tripled, and an inspection of each unit by the board determined that the cause was a constantly running toilet in…