E.C. from writes: Dear Mister Condo, How do we (the Board) write a letter to an owner of second warning that no construction work can be done in units on Sundays? Mister Condo replies: E.C., I applaud your Board for taking action against a unit owner that is breaking association rules. Basically, you will handle…
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Does Local Building Code Supersede Condo By-Laws?
G.S. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo was built in 1985 and condo bylaws prohibit any external changes. In the process of finishing my basement, I want to change two set side-by-side small windows, each about 30″x20″, to one large about 60″x40″, which equals to 4 existing windows. My contractor told me that…
Condo Owner Removes Wallpaper to Find Building Code Violation
S.P. from Washington State writes: Dear Mister Condo, While stripping wallpaper from our condo bathroom, we found that the wall is not drywall or plaster. It’s Masonite or a particle board. We are the original owners, so this was a building flaw that was not to code. Who is responsible for having drywall hung? The…
HOA Board Keeps Homeowner Lawsuit Secret
D.B. from Alameda County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, A homeowner sued the HOA company over water damage to her home. Our governing documents clearly state damage done to your unit from water is homeowner responsibility. If it’s a common area pipe, HOA will fix the leak but you are still responsible for damage. She…