R.B. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a poorly-insulated condo complex. There are three floors and six units per building (4 buildings total). The couple that lived above me recently moved out, but I experienced almost year of life disruption because of their noise. They had two small children that ran about…
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Association Tows Vehicle with ADA Placard
J.H. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My 39-unit building has 2 ADA spaces – one of which is constantly utilized by one resident – who does have an ADA placard – as a 3rd space for their unit. We are deeded 2 spaces each. HOA rules clearly govern the ADA spaces (Guest…
Condo Damage Caused by Unit Owner Suffering from Dementia
D.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Upstairs neighbor has Alzheimer’s/dementia, lives alone. Water leaking into downstairs neighbor’s, creating electrical fire danger. She won’t let anyone in. Mister Condo replies: D.M., I am sorry you and your association find yourself in this situation. Welcome to the world of court-ordered access! Even if your…
Years-old Condo Water Intrusion Leads to Mold Today!
A.M. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I moved into this condo on October 27 of 1997. On November 1 of 1997, I noticed water pooling around the base of the downspout in a corner of the unit. I reported this to the board and they installed an extension to the downspout and then…