L.M. from New Haven county, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have lived in a complex for nearly 25 years and while it’s fine, a new board and management company took over. The owners are responsible for their own windows, storm door and garage doors. I have replaced mine but some of the condos have…
Tag: Damage
Broken Water Pipe in HOA Leads to More Problems
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…
Condo Cracked Wall Responsibility
M.E. from Washington, D.C. writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live on the top floor of a condo and my walls have cracks running from top to bottom. who is responsible for fixing and when do they need to be fixed? Mister Condo replies: M.E., I am sorry that you have cracks in your condo walls….
Condo Insurance Doesn’t Cover Neighbor’s Mold Remediation
H.H. from Cobb County, Georgia writes: Dear Mister Condo, My washing machine overflowed and caused water damage to both me and the downstairs neighbor. I have filed a liability claim to my own insurance and provided my neighbor the information 3 days later so she could have direct contact with the claim adjuster to figure…