M.A. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hi, can you advise if asbestos is found in the kitchen lanolin floor in a condo unit, is the unit owner responsible for its removal and cost to dispose? I believe because it’s in the unit, it’s the owner’s responsibility. Can you confirm? Mister Condo replies:…
Tag: Construction Defect
Unlevel Balcony Rail Angers Condo Owner
R.M. from Outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, In September, my balcony railing was replaced. I have been paying for the railing for the past 3 years with 2 more years to go. My problem is that the railing was not installed properly. I put a level on it, and the railing is not…
Board Sides with Condo Glass Door Installer Who Did a Poor Job!
S.L. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My complex is in the process of installing new windows and sliding glass doors. Mine were installed last Friday. Since then, I have a humming in my bedroom that is loud enough to keep me awake at night. I’ve contacted the installers; they insist nothing is…
Rattling in Ceiling Likely to be Association Responsibility
L.S. from Tolland County writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo has these metal strips above my ceiling sheetrock. When the tenant above me walks around, the squeaking noise is so bad – it is unbearable. The condo association is not taking responsibility for this – it is in many of the units at the complex. Being…