L.M. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I’m thinking of putting a smoke detector on my lanai. I’m hoping it will activate when my lower neighbor is on his lanai smoking. The doors to our living rooms and master bedroom are off our lanais. We are in Florida and leave them open at night. Will…
Tag: Nuisance
Condo Association Board Claims Unit Owners Have a Right to Smoke
M.N. from St. John’s County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, The neighbors in the unit under me smoke on their lanai. The smoke smell comes onto my balcony. If my sliders are open the smoke comes right into my living / dining room area as well. The Association says people have the right to smoke…
Restaurant Fumes Ruining Condo Owner’s Unit
C.L. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, A new restaurant has moved into our building on the first floor and the smell from the restaurant’s vent is coming directly into my unit. I’ve complained to the association, and to the restaurant owner, but have been told that since there are only two units…
Condo’s Lighting and Gate Make Loud Sound When Operated
C.A. from Hawaii writes: Dear Mister Condo, The community outdoor lighting and gate system are electrically attached to our condo. When the lights automatically come on there is a loud pop and buzzing. Is this legal? Mister Condo replies: C.A., I don’t know about “legal” but it sure sounds annoying. Is the “pop” a transformer…