P.M. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a Condo Board in Connecticut establish Maintenance Standards that require Mandatory replacement of hot water heaters 10-13 years and state unit owner shall install an automatic shutoff valve on replaced hot water heaters. These standards were not included in my re-sale condo package because they…
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Smoking Condo Neighbor is a Pain in the Butt!
S.B. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a new neighbor at my condo who is a heavy smoker. I am not a smoker so his smoking is really annoying to me. I find I cannot escape the smell of cigarette smoke from his unit as it seems to seep in through…
NY Condo Board Not Following Condo Bylaws
L.L. from New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo bylaws state that beneficial or necessary “alterations or improvements” over 5% (~$13,000) of the annual budget must be approved by 2/3 of unit owners. Because of abuse complaints, there is also a bill being considered in New York that would make it a state law…
Gone With The Wind – Patchwork Condo Siding Repair
B.C. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, For the past five years wind has been damaging the siding at different building of my condo complex. The buildings were sides when they were built more than 20 years ago and for the most part the siding has become weathered and a bit unsightly. However,…