J.W. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a 2-unit condo. 19 years ago, the two condos were bought at same time. Condo documents stated a set Trustee Account. We went 50/50 on all expenses. Recently, we had a disagreement not related to condo. Other unit owner hired a lawyer for a Trustee…
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Abandoned and Foreclosed Condo Unit Ruining Neighbor’s Condo Life
A.C. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The next door unit to my condo has been in foreclosure for over three years. The empty and decaying property is affecting my unit. What are my legal options? Mister Condo replies: A.C., I am not an attorney so please accept my advice as friendly and…
Condo Ice Dam Damage Improperly Repaired
R.F. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I had water leak into my condo from ice dams. My insurance had the adjuster come down and access the damages. Downstairs, the ceiling popcorn was damaged in the kitchen and hanging along with the upstairs bedroom ceiling. He later notified me I had to go through…
Faulty Condo HVAC May Not Be Board’s Fault
T.O. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condos have an HVAC system which is in an interior closet. The evaporator coil in the A/C breaks down frequently and the replacement costs are close to $3,200. The Board will not allow us to change to an HVAC system where the compressor would be…