L.M. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have lived in my condo unit since 2004. After moving in, I was told my unit was originally the office so certain items were set up in it. Since living here, I have found out that 3 Sump Pumps are running off my electric. Pump…
Tag: Construction Defect
Condo Painting Woes in Arkansas
R.Z. from Arkansas writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello! My condo is in Arkansas. My question is about repairs and painting that were done to my unit. The problem is the painting contractor has only applied one coat of paint where the wood was replaced. It looks different from the rest of the exterior where two…
When Condos Attack! Falling Masonry is a Hazard!
G.S. from Middlesex County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo association provided external repairs to the brickwork and balcony throughout my condo 16 months ago. Shortly after the repairs, chunks of concrete fell onto my 3rd floor balcony from the unit above. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Other balconies have experienced similar problems. The…
Structural Damage in the Windy City
B.G. from Chicago, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a condo association sue the developer for structural damage found 14 years after conversion? Mister Condo replies: Greetings from Connecticut, B.G.! It’s nice to hear from friends in the Windy City. I wish it were under better circumstances. In the litigious world in which we live,…