C.E. from Maryland writes: Dear Mister Condo, I manage condos in Maryland and the By-Laws do not allow for people having to clean their dryer vents. Do you have any ideas on how to get residents to do this? Mister Condo replies: C.E., dryer vent cleaning is perhaps the single most important thing a condo…
Happy Thanksgiving!
All of us at AskMisterCondo.com would like to wish our readers a Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for all of your great questions that keep us busy and engaged with you throughout the year. We’ll be relaxing with family and friends today and hope that you are able to do the same. New questions and…
Common Elements in HOA Crawl Space
R.E. from Jefferson County, Colorado writes: Dear Mister Condo, Typically, whose responsibility (HOA or owner) is it for maintenance of items located in the crawl space? For instance, typically is the HOA responsible for the water pipes, sewer pipes, and electrical wiring located in the crawl space? And, wouldn’t removable items like water heaters and…
Condo Gutter Cleaning Responsibility
V.F. from Middlesex County, Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, We live in a 44-unit over 55 condominium. Units are double carriage house style. Who is responsible to clean the gutters? Mister Condo replies: V.F., I wish I could give you a definitive answer. Typically, gutters are considered common or limited common elements. As such, their…