J.G. from Cobb County, Georgia writes: Dear Mister Condo, I had a water pipe leak a few weeks ago. I contacted HOA as I didn’t know where the leak was coming from. They called a plumber, who found the leak. Pipe that serviced my unit only. I get the repair is my responsibility. The pipe was about…
Tag: Construction Defect
Noisy Condo Caused by Construction Defects
E.G. from Los Angeles County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, 200 or so unit senior condo complex built in 2008/2009 in California opened with numerous noise complaints about impact noise coming from above units that have hardwood flooring HOA Board for past 12 years always responded that it was a neighbor-to-neighbor behavioral problem which has…
Condo Deck Post Precariously Placed
B.L. from Lenawee County, Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a deck rail post blocking a bedroom window exactly in the middle. Firefighter would not be able to access this room through that window because of the post that blocks the entry. There is another window in the room 24-26″ wide and much higher…
Condo Unit Interior Asbestos Abatement
R.C. from Fairfax County, Virginia writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are Condo HOA’s responsible for asbestos testing and abatement in individual units? Mister Condo replies: R.C., that is a great question. Developers haven’t built new homes with asbestos-based products in many years here in America. The question comes down to who is responsible for asbestos testing…