G.R. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can I change the windows of my condominiums by myself? I cannot afford to pay a Licensed contractor. Mister Condo replies: G.R., while most condominium associations would frown upon a homeowner taking on a “Do It Yourself” for window replacement, the real answer lies in your…
Tag: Insurance
Condo Leak Repair Reveals Asbestos Problem
N.M. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Had a leak in my bathroom from the 3rd floor down into the 2nd floor. Insurance company came out and tested my bathroom walls for asbestos. They came back hot. Who is responsible for the removal of the asbestos? Mister Condo replies: N.M., I am…
Condo Sump Pump Leak Causing More Than Puddles
A.A. from Maryland writes: Dear Mister Condo, My sump pump line was extended to a drain by our HOA so the public walk way stays clear of black ice in the winter. It looks like the integrity of that extension has now been affected and some water leaches out onto the public path. The new…
Insurance Refuses to Cover Damaged Condo Garage Door
E.A. from Collier County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Next door neighbor’s visiting relative backed into our 2-car garage door at fairly high rate of speed. Knocked the entire door off the track, crumbled it, and it is laying on top of my 2020 Lincoln. (Lincoln appears to be totaled). Our home owner insurance adjuster…