L.L. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, The owner of the condo unit upstairs from mine has installed a wood floor in violation of the condo rules. The subfloor is also damaged and causes heavy squeaking. Neither the unit owner nor the property manager is interested in remedying this problem. Mister Condo replies:…
Tag: Architectural Compliance
Condo Window Covering Rules in the Windy City
S.M. from Chicago writes: Dear Mister Condo, In Illinois, can a condo association limit the colors or type of window coverings (drapes or blinds)? If they can limit colors would the association have to provide them? Mister Condo replies: S.M., thanks for writing from Chicago. I am not an attorney nor am I an expert…
Devil is in the Details of this Condo Deck Addition
P.E. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I recently added a deck to my condo. There are no rules in our by-laws regarding decks. Apparently they were all put on by the builder with no permits. Permits were only approved for patios. I had to go before the town to apply and pay for…
Condo Patio Has Got to Go!
M.T. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi, Mr. Condo! I’m looking at a condo in an established community in New Haven County. This condo features private, fenced in yards for each unit. The one I want to buy has a fenced in yard as well, but at some point it was…