R.T. from Charlotte County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Per declarations, the COA has responsibility for the windows. The only exception is if an owner breaks a window from the inside. One of windows and the entire frame around it developed a severe leak during a wind-driven rain event. The water entered around the frame,…
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HOA Mandates Window and Slider Replacement
R.K. from Cape May, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, The Association has imposed special assessments to redo siding and roofing. The siding company stated that they will not warrantee the siding if we don’t replace windows and doors. The windows and doors are limited common area. In addition, they have a lifetime warranty from…
Condo Board Denies Balcony Windows for All but Themselves
M.G. from Miami, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, 95% of our condo units have had balconies enclosed. Most of us purchased these this way. I purchased mine over 20 years ago. No problems until the new board and property manager took over. We have been denied the right to install impact Windows on the enclosure?…
Condo Security Light Aimed at Owner’s Window
A.N. from Trumbull County, Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, My association at my condo installed a security light on the building, right next to my bedroom window. It illuminates the entire building and shines around my light blocking window shades. Can they do that? They refuse to make this a motion detecting light, and I’m…