R.A. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I backed out of a deal to buy a townhouse that had dry rotted wood along the outside trimming of the chimney and siding, and where gutter is to attach. There was even gaping holes in some areas where dry rot existed. The seller completed repairs for the…
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Condo Association on the Hook for Electrical Violations
A.S. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, 30 single Ground level units built twenty years ago. The town hired inspection company to inspect and approve installation of electrical grounding using one grounding rod at time of construction even though Town and County electrical grounding specifications called for two grounding rods at time…
Hurricane Ian Decimates Building Gable and Floods Condo
L.F. from Charlotte County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Plywood blew off the gable end of our building and our condo got flooded during hurricane. Ceilings collapsed throughout. Whose insurance is responsible for repairs? Mister Condo replies: L.F., you and your neighbors certainly took Ian’s might! Your region of the country will be undergoing repairs…
Damage Inspection Cost Passed to Condo Owner
S.V. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, A leak occurred in the basement, which is common; we found out it was a unit owner and we had a contractor come out to investigate. We have passed along the bill from the contractor for coming out and investigating the area and identifying it was…