D.J. from Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a condo. A little over 1 month ago, water was pouring out of my linen closet. I immediately ran to my neighbors, thinking they must not be home or left water running. They were and I advised water is pouring out of my linen closet. They…
Month: October 2018
Homeowner’s Insurance Should Cover Damage from Condo Neighbor’s Air Conditioner
A.B. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 100-unit condo in Cambridge, MA. My upstairs neighbor’s air conditioner leaked, causing water damage to my unit. Who is responsible and who files an insurance claim? Mister Condo replies: A.B., I am sorry you took damage from a neighbor’s air conditioner. Your own insurance…
Sliding Glass Doors Make Condos Easy Break-in Targets
D.K. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have mostly glass patio doors at my condo and a lot of break-ins because of this. Can the association prevent me from replacing this with a more solid, much safer door? Mister Condo replies: D.K., I am sorry that your condo suffers from a high…