G.R. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can I change the windows of my condominiums by myself? I cannot afford to pay a Licensed contractor. Mister Condo replies: G.R., while most condominium associations would frown upon a homeowner taking on a “Do It Yourself” for window replacement, the real answer lies in your…
Category: Condominium
Condo Parking Comes with a Cost
M.B. from Kings County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, I bought a unit in a condo building over a year ago and have been interested in purchasing a parking spot in our private lot. There are 54 units in the building, but only about 20 available spots which have been sold out once the…
Condo Leak Repair Reveals Asbestos Problem
N.M. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Had a leak in my bathroom from the 3rd floor down into the 2nd floor. Insurance company came out and tested my bathroom walls for asbestos. They came back hot. Who is responsible for the removal of the asbestos? Mister Condo replies: N.M., I am…
Condo Executive Committee Holding Executive Session Without All Trustees
J.B. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, 24 separate condos and 24 representing Trustees under a Masters Association. When the various standing committees go into executive session including the Executive Committee, does any trustee in the audience have to leave? Mister Condo replies: J.B., Executive Sessions are used by Boards and Committees…