C.W. from Utah writes: Dear Mister Condo, My husband and I just bought a condo and after reading the governing documents there is a restriction on renting our unit. There isn’t a short term vs. long term and not much insight into the restriction other than unit can’t be rented. We want to know if…
Month: June 2022
Condo Security Camera Installed by Unit Owner in Parking Garage
G.B. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, A camera has been discovered in my condo building. It’s attached to the garage door opener of one of the unit owners. Shouldn’t all the unit owners have been notified that a camera has been installed and our comings and goings are being recorded? Even those…
Ups and Downs of Condo Garage Door Weather Seals
K.K. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a question regarding the Garage Door Weather Seal Repair/Replacement – Who is responsible – HOA or home owner? As I read the condo documents, I understand Garage Door as “Limited Common Element” and the Unit Owner is responsible for the maintenance. HOA is responsible if…
Condo Insurance Doesn’t Cover Neighbor’s Mold Remediation
H.H. from Cobb County, Georgia writes: Dear Mister Condo, My washing machine overflowed and caused water damage to both me and the downstairs neighbor. I have filed a liability claim to my own insurance and provided my neighbor the information 3 days later so she could have direct contact with the claim adjuster to figure…