M.L. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My HOA is claiming that my skylight is a “Limited Common Element” and therefore I the owner is responsible for replacing it. I am disputing this because I believe that the roof is the Association’s responsibility. I remember reading that HOA Boards were being ordered to bear…
Tag: Windows
Does Local Building Code Supersede Condo By-Laws?
G.S. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Our condo was built in 1985 and condo bylaws prohibit any external changes. In the process of finishing my basement, I want to change two set side-by-side small windows, each about 30″x20″, to one large about 60″x40″, which equals to 4 existing windows. My contractor told me that…
What is “In-Kind” Condo Window Replacement?
P.K. from Broward County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, What factors are considered with an in-kind window replacement in a single-family home condominium association with 63 individual homes. Mister Condo replies: P.K., without seeing your governing documents first-hand, I will tell you that just about every condominium I have known handles their window replacements a…
Newly Installed Condo Windows Leaking Like Crazy!
P.G. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, New condo windows were installed improperly! What are my rights? They are leaking like crazy! Mister Condo replies: P.G., I am sorry for your leaky windows. I hope you have homeowner’s insurance to cover any damage you are experiencing. Did you hire the replacement window contractor…