G.M. from South Carolina writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a condo in a small complex in downtown Charleston, and there are two other condos within the same complex. I’ve rented out my condo to a new individual who moved into the apartment in March. On Friday past, I receive an e-mail from the landlord…
Category: Condominium
Condo Leaky Roof Repair Overlooks Mold Remediation
S.S. from Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi, I have written you before. I think my description of things was not too clear. I apologize. Here we go: the unit next door had leakage from the roof. As a result, the condo association felt the roof needed to be replaced; however, in the process of…
Condo Asbestos Content Questioned During Remodeling Boom
E.S. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a condo building built sometime around 1976. My question is whether the management company, or perhaps more likely the board (same as HOA?), should or would know (have documentation) about the presence of asbestos in the building since they have done regular maintenance…
Condo Board Grants Approval for a Noisy Condenser!
K.B. from Santa Fe County, New Mexico writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in condo where I am in the upstairs unit and other owner is downstairs. I have a swamp cooler and the owner downstairs installed (with board approval) a condenser for air conditioner. I can hear it go on and off from 30-36…