B.P. from New York State writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is a firepit owned by Condo association a problem waiting to happen? Mister Condo replies: B.P., yes and no. Fire pits are one of those highly divisive issues in many condominium associations. On one hand, any amenity or feature that could potentially cause damage to an…
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Condo Leak Complaint Ignored by Board and Manager for 3 Years!
T.K. from New York City writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a condo in NYC. My condo board and management agents have not been responding for three years to my complaints of suspected interior wall water leaks which I am not responsible for nor am I allowed to deal with myself. Water has by now…
Condo Parking Comes with a Cost
M.B. from Kings County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, I bought a unit in a condo building over a year ago and have been interested in purchasing a parking spot in our private lot. There are 54 units in the building, but only about 20 available spots which have been sold out once the…
Condo Owners Needs to Pay and Save for Current and Future Roofs Replacement Now
V.S. from Rockland County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, My ceiling has been leaking for months. The buildings need new roofs. No money even though there’s been several assessments and a raise in HOA charges. They say they are replacing roofs on a need to need basis. The more serious ones first. They have…