C.A. from Fresno County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo had a roof leak. CC & R’s state HOA is responsible. I contacted my insurance company and they took care of it. I had to pay my $500.00 deductible. HOA said it was my responsibility. Not sure why. Any ideas? Mister Condo replies: C.A.,…
Tag: Damage
Condo Antenna Damage Deposit
L.M. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo association has decided to allow antennas and dishes outside the units. In doing so, they require a deposit of $150 to cover any damage when you sell. They are putting this money in with other funds and using the money. Should the money be…
HOA Lets Basement Walls and Floor Fall into Disrepair
J.W. from Cuyahoga County, Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, How do you handle an HOA and a management company who shirks responsibility to maintain basement foundation walls? Basement foundation walls & concrete basement floor are considered Community Property according to HOA bylaws. Management company & HOA also installed an exterior sump pump without a permit or…
Board Refuses to Repair Failed Condo Drain System
T.M. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am having water leakage in my basement along with two others in our connected condo building have problems. We had an expert come and verify the that Footing Drain has failed. The building is only 10 years old. The fix would be to excavate approximately…