I.I. from New York City writes: Dear Mister Condo, I think that my NYC condo is not following it’s By Laws with respect to plumbing repairs. The building was built in 1932 and most of the plumbing is original. When a unit owner renovates and a plumbing leak happens in the riser (Common area) even…
Upstairs Neighbor Floods Downstairs Condo Owner’s Unit
T.M. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I moved into a condo on the 2nd floor 2 months ago. My neighbor above me moved in the same week. Their dishwasher leaked into my unit after we both moved in. It is clear from the home inspection report for my unit that the…
Condo Owners Want to Own Unit Exteriors
D.I. from Long Island, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have 11 separate units in our condo association and our current condo docs say we own from the inside walls and association owns the outside. My question is can we change the docs to say we own the complete building. Mister Condo replies: D.I.,…
Is the Condo Board Responsible to Maintain Property Values?
C.C. from Washington, D.C. writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it the board responsibility to maintain property values? Mister Condo replies: C.C., great question! My answer is “yes and no”. The reason is that property values are determined by more factors than the Board can control. If unemployment spikes in your region and demand for housing…