A.W. from Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, I need help with a looming situation regarding a design change due to code on some windows that must be replaced due to a large fire in a large 2-level building. As you have mentioned, declarations & by laws require architectural conformity. Hard to understand but code does…
Tag: Windows
Seeking Board’s Approval for New Condo Windows AFTER They Were Installed
J.J. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I had new windows installed two years ago. The ones I replaced were original to the building and they looked really bad with hazing and water in between the panes. The new windows look great but I just got a letter from my Board informing me…
Hard to Enjoy New Glass Sliders in this Illinois Condo
N.L. from Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have a similar situation as described in your question and answer entitled “Can Condo Association Collect Misappropriated Funds Paid for Deck Repair 2 Years Ago?” (https://askmistercondo.com/can-condo-association-collect-misappropriated-funds-paid-for-deck-repair-2-years-ago/) In 2012, our association informed us it was going to replace our sliding glass doors at the cost of $4600. Prior to…
People Who Live In Glass Condos… Who Pays for the Windows?
R.Z. from California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our CC&R’s have a conflict. We are a high rise building. First the CC& R’s say “The Unit Owner shall be responsible for the repair and replacement of Windows “enclosing” an Owner’s Residential Unit, frames and tracks and exterior screens of glass doors and windows. In the same…