J.A. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I serve on the Board of our Condo Association. Recently, an owner has requested approval for exterior remodeling. Our condos are townhouses that are attached. The request entails adding a window to a basement that must provide legal egress. We, as an association, desire to approve…
Tag: Architectural Compliance
New York City Condo Windows Taking Much Longer than a New York Minute!
K.M. from New York City writes: Dear Mister Condo, I need to replace my windows. I’m on the 20th floor of a NYC high rise on the Hudson River – facing the river. The windows are 30 years old and rotting. One is visibly broken at the frame- separating from the glass and crazy bursts…
Condo Owner Makes Deposit on Unapproved Replacement Windows
C.I. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am in the process of replacing my condo windows using a large chain store. I chose an Anderson window that fit the specs exactly and all information was submitted to the management company. The board voted no on the windows and stated only one brand…
Informing Unit Owners of Air Conditioner Rule Violations
R.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I need a suggestion for the wording of a letter to residents of my condominium to remove illegal installation of air conditioners. Mister Condo replies: R.M., thanks for writing. I am assuming that your association has rules that either prohibit or restrict air conditioners and some…