J.M. from Colorado writes: Dear Mister Condo, Me and my boyfriend just purchased a condo three years ago in Colorado. The sliding patio door was a hot mess. I mean it wouldn’t even lock and we decided to replace it now only problem now is that we didn’t ask for HOA approval. And I didn’t…
Tag: Windows
DIY Condo Window Replacement
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…
Upgrading Sliding Glass Door Maintained by HOA
T.S. from Cape May, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, My HOA is responsible for exterior doors including patio sliders. All the property’s sliders are the original contractor grade, being 21 years old. Nine units are ocean front, the remaining 10 are not. My slider is the first to require replacement (the glass seal failed)….
Condo Renter Needs Glass Door Slider Replaced
J.B. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am a renter. One window needs replacement sliders. Is the HOA responsible? Mister Condo replies: J.B., that is a really tough question to answer from here. If the condo owns and maintains the windows, then it may be at their discretion to replace them as…