D.W. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I recently heard about the website airbnb.com which allows people to rent out their condo or apartment unit for short periods of time, usually a few days. I had not yet rented out my condo unit when I was notified by the condo board that I…
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No Money to Replace Shot Shingles at this Condo
R.P. from Cleveland, Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have been fighting with the association for 5 years to fix my roof. The shingles are shot. They say there is no money. What recourse can I take? Mister Condo replies: R.P., greetings to you in Ohio! Unfortunately, associations without the proper amount of funds to…
Board Mandating Downstairs Unit Flooding Coverage for Upstairs Units
T.J. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a board require owners and renters to have insurance against overflowing toilets and bathtubs leaking to the units below? Mister Condo replies: T.J., seems I am getting a lot of questions about upstairs neighbors flooding downstairs units this week. Must be a trend and a…
Homeowners Insurance Won’t Cover Damage to Downstairs Condo
K.D. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, A second floor unit owner had a toilet overflow. This created extensive ceiling damage to the unit directly below. The upstairs unit’s personal insurance said they will not pay for the downstairs damage and that her Condo Association is responsible. We have no issue with her…