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…
Condo Board’s Ability to Purchase Bulk Cable Service for All
D.H. from Pinellas County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our by-laws or declaration does not provide for the association to provide cable service for all condo residents and now the board wants to subscribe to cable and adding it to the maintenance fee without a vote. The property management says it is just like a…