T.A. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can an HOA threaten or sue me to not call or complain about the constant noises from the unit above mine. It’s like hammering or whatnot. They changed their flooring around January or February of last year and it seems like not a minimum adequate sound barrier was…
Tag: Noise
Leaky Toilet Noise Disturbs the Condo Peace. Shoddy Repair Work Disturbs the Owner!
N.H. from Alberta, Canada writes: Dear Mister Condo, I had issues with a continuous flow of water from my toilet. Although the flap is closed, it’s not filling water in the tank. I did not know that flowing noise had affected the units below me, & made complaints to the manager. Got a call ”…
Noisy Neighbor Making Condo Life Unbearable for New Owner
A.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I know you get a fair amount of questions about how to deal with noise in condo living situations. Here’s another one. I just moved into a unit in a rather large building, back in February. On the night of the walk-through I noticed that in…
Condo Manager Turns Off Unit Owner’s Furnace!
A.H. from California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can my association manager turn off my working furnace because it makes loud noise when kicking on without notifying me first? This furnace is known for this and we’ve been having this same furnace for over 15 years without any complaints or issues…overall, it’s a working furnace. Please…