K.P. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live on the fourth floor of a 4-unit condo. The roof is damaged to the point that when it rains it pours inside my apartment. It has been more than eight years and the condo association will not fix the roof. I stopped paying condo fees and…
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Condo Owner’s Guest Flagrantly Violates Parking Rules
L.W. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our parking rules state that “no vehicles may be stored in common parking spaces when not in use. Vehicles that are not operable or that will not be utilized for 15 days or longer should be parked in the Unit Owners garage or driveway.” The live-in boyfriend…
Condo Board Divided Not Getting Work Done
R.G. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, My board can’t agree on replacing security cameras. Meanwhile we have no cameras. Our pool is also closed since November for structural repairs. Five members can’t agree on anything or even get a quorum. I want to know what can I do? Mister Condo replies: R.G., other than…
Condo Sheetrock Project Creates Dusty Nightmare for Residents
J.T. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 65-unit owned condo. Our manager refuses to clean the hardwood laminate flooring until the plumbing project is complete. It is covered in sheetrock dust and tracking everywhere in the common areas. What can I do? Mister Condo replies: J.T., there isn’t too much…