J.M. from Colorado writes: Dear Mister Condo, Me and my boyfriend just purchased a condo three years ago in Colorado. The sliding patio door was a hot mess. I mean it wouldn’t even lock and we decided to replace it now only problem now is that we didn’t ask for HOA approval. And I didn’t…
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Locked Condo Pool Gate Creates Safety Concern
J.P. from Aurora County, Colorado writes: Dear Mister Condo, You need a key to get into the pool but when you’re in, the gate locks you in so you have to unlock it to get out. Is that ok for them to have a lock on the inside? What if there is an emergency? Mister…
Common Elements in HOA Crawl Space
R.E. from Jefferson County, Colorado writes: Dear Mister Condo, Typically, whose responsibility (HOA or owner) is it for maintenance of items located in the crawl space? For instance, typically is the HOA responsible for the water pipes, sewer pipes, and electrical wiring located in the crawl space? And, wouldn’t removable items like water heaters and…
Asbestos Abatement Expense at 2-Unit Condo
K.O. from Eagle County, Colorado writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo is on the top floor of a 2-unit building (an old house configured into two condo units). The roof structure has to be rebuilt as the result of code requirements. My ceiling and 8 inches of the exterior walls will be affected by the…