E.E. from Fairfield County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do I have to apply like a buyer to the HOA if a condo was gifted to me but I just plan to sell? Mister Condo replies: E.E., congratulations on being gifted a condominium unit! I am going to have to rethink my Christmas list this year…
Category: Board
25-Year-Old Condo Garage Rack No Longer Allowed
K.P. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My overhead garage storage rack was installed 25+ years in accordance with the then-current Rules and Regulations. Two years ago, the Board of Directors changed the R&R which now state said racks are no longer allowed. This week a notice was posted in my hall saying…
Banging Radiator Sounds Has Condo Owner Banging Head Against Wall!
S.F. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, The steam heating system has pipes that run through our unit into the units above. These pipes bang like crazy every time the heat comes on and the experts tell us this is probably due to a problem in a radiator in the unit above us. We have…
Adding a Greenhouse to a Condo Unit
D.W. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am requesting our condominium board’s permission to build a “greenhouse” type outdoor structure to be able to go outside in the winter. I am planning to get all necessary building permissions from my town. Are there any legal or other considerations I should be aware off…