B. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a retaining wall that was installed by old management, bypassing all zoning laws, w/o drainage now it has reached my deck support. The state got involved, and the city claims no knowledge, now we are on the hook for cost, legal rep retainer,…
Category: Condominium
Is Condo Door Covered by a Bilco Door Still an Exterior Door?
I.M. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is the door that leads from inside the basement to the Bilco entry then upstairs to outside considered an interior or exterior door? Mister Condo replies: I.M., I would honestly have no way of knowing that, which I am guessing is what is the genesis of…
New Jersey Condo Owner Questions Inspection
R.K. from Mercer County, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a condo unit and live in it. The building has 3 floors and each floor has 4 units.The adjoining walls are fire resistant. Every 5 years, the condos are inspected by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). But the DCA site says that if:1. the building…
Ho! Ho! No! Condo Wants to Restrict Holiday Light Colors
M.H. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can we restrict the rules for Christmas lights to be white only? Mister Condo replies: M.H., yes, you can but you’d best get a feel for what the community wants before your arbitrarily set any type of holiday lighting policy. Also, be very careful in…