I.A. from Virginia writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are there any companies that map out designated parking spaces in condo parking lots? Mister Condo replies: I.A, mapping of condo parking spaces usually happens when the condo declaration is filed. In a new build, that duty might fall to the architect. In an existing condo where new…
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Condo Unit Interior Asbestos Abatement
R.C. from Fairfax County, Virginia writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are Condo HOA’s responsible for asbestos testing and abatement in individual units? Mister Condo replies: R.C., that is a great question. Developers haven’t built new homes with asbestos-based products in many years here in America. The question comes down to who is responsible for asbestos testing…
Forced Condo Dryer Vent Cleaning on an Unused Vent
B.J. from Fairfax County, Virginia writes: Dear Mister Condo, Every year COA forces dryer vent cleaning. Due to COVID -19, I cannot let anybody into my unit. The dryer has not been used last year at all. I would like to know do they have any right to force us for dryer vent cleaning and…
Condo Board Not Likely to Allow Unit Owner to Add Exterior Vent
B.S. from Henrico County, Virginia writes: Dear Mister Condo, How are new appliances to be vented to outside if no external vents exist? Mister Condo replies: B.S., welcome to the world of architectural compliance. New appliances cannot be vented to the outside if no external vents exist. That is, unless the Board of the condominium…