K.C. from Travis County, Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have mobility problems due to rheumatoid arthritis. If I buy a condo or townhouse, can I install an elevator in my home without seeking permission from HOA? Mister Condo replies: K.C., I am sorry about your rheumatoid arthritis and the pain that accompanies such a…
Tag: Architectural Compliance
Hot Tub Responsibility Concerns Condo Board
C.G. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a unit owner who wants to install a hot tub on her enclosed back porch! If we allow this as a board, do we accept any liability for it? Do we have to carry it under our insurance, or does the owner have full…
Conditional Architectural Approval Revoked Due to Condo Neighbor Complaint
P.L. from California writes: Dear Mister Condo, We live in a building that is 4 stories. Our unit occupies stories 3 and 4. Our main living area and entrance into our home is on the 4th floor and our bedrooms are on the 3rd floor. Our downstairs neighbor has the flipped configuration – their entrance is on…
Condo Door Painting Not Fast Enough
S.H. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My Board of Directors wants me to paint my new white front door brown as its the condominium-approved color. I have called a contractor to paint it who informed me that they can paint only in spring. My BOD has given me a deadline of Nov…