M.M. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a condo in a mid-rise condominium building built in 1972 on the 2nd floor above an open space garage. Due to this, during the winter months, the floor of the condo is extremely cold and no matter how high I maintain my heat (which…
Category: Construction Defects
Condo Association on the Hook for Electrical Violations
A.S. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, 30 single Ground level units built twenty years ago. The town hired inspection company to inspect and approve installation of electrical grounding using one grounding rod at time of construction even though Town and County electrical grounding specifications called for two grounding rods at time…
Developer Closes Corporation After Building Defective Condos
Y.L. from Long Island, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, The developer hasn’t repaired leaks in individual units that resulted from an improperly constructed roof of our new condo building within the 6-year warranty period. He has now transferred the remaining ownership of his unit to his new company and he says the former company…
Broken Water Pipe in HOA Leads to More Problems
J.G. from Cobb County, Georgia writes: Dear Mister Condo, I had a water pipe leak a few weeks ago. I contacted HOA as I didn’t know where the leak was coming from. They called a plumber, who found the leak. Pipe that serviced my unit only. I get the repair is my responsibility. The pipe was about…