M.B. from Snohomish County, Washington writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own 2 condos in the same building. If I sell 1, can I exclude the storage unit from the sale? Mister Condo replies: M.B., it really depends on what the deed states as the property that is included with the unit ownership. Typically, what you…
Category: Condominium
Restricting Larger Trucks from Condo Parking Areas
M.C. from Windham County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can our condo association restrict size of trucks allowed on property to half-ton or smaller? Mister Condo replies: M.C., maybe yes and maybe no. Many associations limit the type of vehicles allowed to park on property to non-commercial as designated by the local Department of Motor…
Musty Condo May Not Be Best Investment
J.T. from Virginia writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m looking to make an investment, and a condo I visited recently has an unfortunate feature: a very strong musty “old library” kind of smell. How often does that smell mean MOLD, and is it the condo associations job to take care of the mold if it’s throughout…
Condo Owner Has No Say in Repair Contractor Selection
K.J. from Fairfax County, Virginia writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have water damage to my unit (and my downstairs neighbor’s unit) caused by a leak behind my shower wall. My downstairs neighbor noticed it and her plumber identified the problem. My home warranty covered the repair. When I filed a claim with my insurance for…