G.P. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is there a limit on time for renovation of a condo unit? Mister Condo replies: G.P., there is not a “one size fits all” response I can offer. It really depends on what type of renovation and who has approved and is performing the renovation. If…
Tag: Noise
Quieting Condo Noise from Above
M.H. from New York City writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is board responsible to contact unit owner about noise coming from upstairs unit? Mister Condo replies: M.H., the Board is responsible for ensuring that you have peaceable enjoyment of your unit, which should be outlined in your governing documents. However, if a neighbor is the one…
HOA Fountain Creates Homeowner Nightmare
D.M. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I live in a neighborhood of single-family homes with an HOA. My backyard is adjacent to a canal which is approximately 100′ wide. The HOA board installed a very large water fountain almost immediately behind my house in the middle of the canal. The noise from…
Noisy Condo Caused by Construction Defects
E.G. from Los Angeles County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, 200 or so unit senior condo complex built in 2008/2009 in California opened with numerous noise complaints about impact noise coming from above units that have hardwood flooring HOA Board for past 12 years always responded that it was a neighbor-to-neighbor behavioral problem which has…