J.D. from New Haven County writes: Dear Mister Condo, What are my rights as a unit owner after I pay a large special assessment fee? How long does the developer have to do the required repairs? What can I do if they never complete the repairs? Mister Condo replies: J.D., I don’t know of any…
Tag: Construction Defect
Whose Responsibility is Condo’s Sagging Floors and More?
A.C. from CAI-CT’s Facebook page writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a question about a condo in my complex. The ceilings, floors and doors are all sagging and are no longer square. It’s been like this for many years. Now, the unit owner wants it all fixed so it can be sold. Is the association…
Contractor Walks Away from Condo Job; Who Pays?
E.K. from South Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo association hired contractors to rebuild and replace balconies. They took a loan out of the bank and assessed the unit owners accordingly. The contractors walked away from the job three months ago and the windows for most units are closed. The condo association did not…
Condo Toilet Repair Project Might Stink!
G.H. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our 80-unit mid-rise condo was built in 2008. It is fully owner occupied and the reserve fund is 70% funded. The building is designated a 55+ community by local zoning regulations. It is a highly desirable, very well built (steel, 9 inch concrete floors and steel…