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…
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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…
Condo Owner Worries About Leaky Roof Damage Repair Costs
S.N. from Montgomery County, Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, I recently moved to a new condo. At my last condo, the roof leaked and I was responsible for the drywall damage inside. I’m trying to understand how I could avoid this at my new place. I have no idea the condition of my roof and…
Condo Garage Door Damage Repair Responsibility
L.P. from Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, Damage was found to a common element (garage door). The co-owner claims the damage was there when purchased in November of 2017, but never reported the damage to the board and no report of the damage was reported by the previous owner. Verbally, the co-owner stated the inspection…