A.G. from New Hampshire writes: Dear Mister Condo, As a condo board member, I need to schedule Association paid services without residents complaining about the date or time. Recently, the dryer vents for our 18 units were scheduled to be cleaned. I sent out a first notice about a week ago and a second reminder…
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Cosmetic Condo Repairs May Cover Underlying Structural Issues
J.R. from DuPage County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live on the first floor of a 5-story condominium. All condos have balconies with stucco walls. Balcony work is being done this summer. Repairing and repainting stucco walls is part of the work. I have 2 significant sunken areas (ea. about 12-14 inches across &…
Leaky Window Improperly Repaired by Condo Association – Twice!
R.T. from Charlotte County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Per declarations, the COA has responsibility for the windows. The only exception is if an owner breaks a window from the inside. One of windows and the entire frame around it developed a severe leak during a wind-driven rain event. The water entered around the frame,…
Condo Board Changes Parking Rules Angering Unit Members
G.G. from Clark County, Washington writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a COA change the rules to allow roommates and non-owner renters to use visitor parking areas while telling owners they may not use the parking? Roommates and renters are occupying 75% of the 4 spaces at all times. We are a non-profit, and those with…