T.S. from Cape May, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, My HOA is responsible for exterior doors including patio sliders. All the property’s sliders are the original contractor grade, being 21 years old. Nine units are ocean front, the remaining 10 are not. My slider is the first to require replacement (the glass seal failed)….
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Concrete Slab Under Condo May be Failing
D.S. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo is built on a slab with all utilities underground. My unit has major cracks on slab floor. And all tile floor is cracking and having plumbing issues under slab. Are these common or limited common areas? Mister Condo replies: D.S., plumbing issues under a slab are…
Condo Docks not Listed in the Condo Docs
R.A. from Lee County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, A condo has docks that are part of limited common area per the HOA documents and they are not deeded. If an owner has a boat lift installed: a) is the HOA, or the owner responsible for the permit application, b) since the lift occupies limited…
Condo Dryer Vents Directly into Attic
E.G. from Middlesex, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own this Condo for 10 years I just found out this year after having my dryer vent cleaning every other year that there Is no exit to my dryer vent – All the lint is gathering in my attic I have contacted the HOA on…