N.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are doing the attic in our condo unit. Skylights have been approved by the department of buildings, but the condo board is disapproving it! What should we do? Mister Condo replies: N.S., architectural compliance is the purview of the Board. Skylights fundamentally change the exterior…
Tag: Windows
Curtain Wall Responsibility Questioned by Condo Owner
L.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Do you know of any condominiums where the unit owner is responsible for curtain walls? Mister Condo replies: L.S., I am sorry to say that I do, most commonly where glass is the building material in question. I am not an attorney and offer no legal…
Condo Documents Offer Confusing Description of Window Ownership
R.H. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The boundary of the windows says: the plane of the interior face of the glass and the frames mullions and muttons. So, who is responsible for window replacement? Mister Condo replies: R.H., without knowing more about your governing documents, I would be guessing who is responsible…
Who Owns the Condo Skylights?
R.M. from Hartford County writes: Dear Mister Condo, What does the CT Building Code rules for skylights i.e. window or part of roof structure? Should the HOA be responsible for repairs if the skylight was originally installed? Mister Condo replies: R.M, as far as I know, the Connecticut Building Code does not address skylights. Of…