J.P. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, If condo makes decision not to rebuild, after major disaster, how is the money collected from insurance distributed? Mister Condo replies: J.P., it is highly unusual that an association would not rebuild although not unheard of. If your association has experienced this type of disaster, I have…
Category: Condominium
Condo Owners Wish to “Escrow” Common Charges
V.L. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are 10 owners of a 12-unit condo in a converted schoolhouse. Out of the 10 owners, 5 owners are Board members on a self-managed Board. I am one of 5 non-Board member owners who would like to know what impact, if any, would arise from…
Condo Laundry Room Improvements Creates Unbearable Noise
M.A. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, A unit owner is complaining to the board and management company about the “excessive noise” coming from the laundry machines in the laundry room. The laundry room is situated two floors below her unit. The other owners directly below and next to the laundry room do…
Condo Board Doesn’t Fix Drainage into Unit Owner’s Home
M.E. from Wisconsin writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have an issue with water coming into my basement due to drain tile issues and exterior grading problems. I bought the condo 6 months ago and the previous owner had the same issues, brought it to the Board and even though foundation issues are technically the homeowner’s…