G.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The Condo Association Board wants to mandate having the Hot Water Heaters updated every 10 years. Is this common practice? We are a small Owners Association, 10 Buildings with 4 condos in a building. Each building has a basement, and each condo has its own Hot Water…
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Snow Removal Responsibility for Condo Limited Common Elements
B.P. from Pennsylvania writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a condominium HOA. Our documents state that the association is responsible for snow removal in common areas. It specifically excludes driveways, but what about limited common areas such as porches and steps? About half of the units are townhouse types. Do these owners need coverage…
Condo Dryer Vent Aimed at Neighbor’s Window and Deck
A.G. from California writes: Dear Mister Condo, My neighbor’s dryer vent blows onto my deck, heating my personal outside area. My dog can’t go outside, my kids can’t play, and I can’t even open my bedroom window or leave my sliding glass doors open, because the hot air from their dryer blows inside. Other condos…
Condo Owner Getting Water Damage from Outside of Unit
E.A. from Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a water problem that is coming from inside the wall. The condo association, not the management company, will send someone out to fix it. I notified the management company maintenance man and he came out and tore out the wall. Another service person came out at…