K.B. from Rockingham County, New Hampshire writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can an association change the storm door style and force all unit owners to change their doors? I don’t recall voting on this. I also have the letter from the association (maybe 5 years ago) that showed the approved door style. I replaced my door…
Tag: Architectural Compliance
Ventless Fireplace is Condo Owner’s Likely Only Option
G.N. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am buying a condo that currently has a gas ventless fireplace. I want to replace it with a direct vent fireplace (for all the obvious reasons). My condo is on the top floor/corner. Any chance or any advice on getting this approved? Not sure why a new building would…
HOA Architectural Guidelines are Enforceable
R.D. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I was given architectural approval for installation of a mini split heat/air system with some restrictions. When the installation started, the company had to come out of the outside wall at a different area or it would not work. If the HOA is not happy with this can…
Changing a Condo Sliding Door without Board Approval
J.M. from Colorado writes: Dear Mister Condo, Me and my boyfriend just purchased a condo three years ago in Colorado. The sliding patio door was a hot mess. I mean it wouldn’t even lock and we decided to replace it now only problem now is that we didn’t ask for HOA approval. And I didn’t…