P.P. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, I was a tenant in a condo that was damaged by water that entered the unit causing complete damage to 800 square feet of the hardwood flooring, Sheetrock and our personal property/furniture. Since owners’ insurance approved full compensation for damage, cause described as ice dam. Our tenants’ insurance…
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Former Board Member Making Life Difficult for New Board and Condo Contractors
M.M. from Windham County writes: Dear Mister Condo, A resident is prone to harassing our contractors for landscaping and snow removal. He is very resentful that he is no longer on the board and sends us lengthy emails about their shortcomings. Years ago, he used to enjoy kickbacks from contractors who no longer work here….
Condo Association Not Paying Bills!
H.F. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Help! My condo association is not paying its bills! What can be done? Mister Condo replies: H.F., that is shocking! If your condo association is unable to pay its bills, it is likely a sign of a very large problem. The annual budget should take into…
Noisy Neighbor Making Condo Life Unbearable for New Owner
A.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I know you get a fair amount of questions about how to deal with noise in condo living situations. Here’s another one. I just moved into a unit in a rather large building, back in February. On the night of the walk-through I noticed that in…