J.K. from Anne Arundel County, Maryland writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are you familiar with the Maryland Condo Act? If so please advise me on how best to proceed. I recently closed on a condo and soon after a leak in the unit above me caused a flood which affected his unit, an adjacent unit, and my…
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Condo Association Repairs Leaky Roof but Leaves Damaged Ceiling
R.P. from Rockingham County, New Hampshire writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo is a stand-alone house. We had minor leaking from rain that came thru the roof and stained our ceiling inside. The roof is 12 years old. They repaired the roof last week. Can I have them pay for painting our ceiling? Mister Condo…
Condo Contractor Damages Renter’s Property
A.V. from Los Angeles County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello! I have been reading your columns and it’s pretty straight. Thanks! For the first time am asking a question. I hope it’s an easy one because it’s a tough one for us. Here it is: We live in a condo with a HOA/property management…
Who Chooses the Contractor for Condo Unit Damage?
K.H. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, If damage is done to a downstairs unit, can the unit owner downstairs choose to use their own contractor to do the repair job? Mister Condo replies: K.H., I am sorry that a unit was damaged. The choice of contractor to handle the repair is…