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…
Category: Construction Defects
Noisy Condo Caused by Construction Defects
E.G. from Los Angeles County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, 200 or so unit senior condo complex built in 2008/2009 in California opened with numerous noise complaints about impact noise coming from above units that have hardwood flooring HOA Board for past 12 years always responded that it was a neighbor-to-neighbor behavioral problem which has…
Contractor Exposes Condo Residents to Toxic Chemicals with Board’s Approval!
E.G. from Los Angeles County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, HOA has hired a contractor to resurface balcony decks. They are about halfway through and when they got to my area of the complex I noticed an excessive chemical smell. My unit is in a corner of atrium layout and it was no wind and…
Condo Deck Post Precariously Placed
B.L. from Lenawee County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a deck rail post blocking a bedroom window exactly in the middle. Firefighter would not be able to access this room through that window because of the post that blocks the entry. There is another window in the room 24-26″ wide and much higher…