D.K. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are a small 11-unit condo and are self-managed. Our current unit owner who manages the property is exhausted and we need to compensate him. Our understanding is we cannot compensate when self-managed. Is that correct? Mister Condo replies: D.K., I am sorry to hear that…
Category: Condominium
Board-Hired Winterization Contractor Damages Condo Unit
G.K. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The Condo board hired an “appliance” man to disconnect and reconnect water lines in a seasonal condo for the winterization of the units. The appliance man they hired damaged my waterline to the frig which caused a leak that damaged my floor. Since the appliance man…
Unlevel Balcony Rail Angers Condo Owner
R.M. from Outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, In September, my balcony railing was replaced. I have been paying for the railing for the past 3 years with 2 more years to go. My problem is that the railing was not installed properly. I put a level on it, and the railing is not…
Elevator Shaft Access Room Water Leak Floods Condo Below
A.F. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo is a 9th floor penthouse. A small room above it had a water leak. This room is for the top of the elevator shaft access. The pipe burst sending water into my bedroom from the hallway outside my unit. The condo manager tells me…