K.S. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I just purchased a condo and have discovered that the previous owner installed windows whose color doesn’t’ meet with the requirement of the association. Can I go back on him for replacement costs. Mister Condo replies: K.S., most likely “yes”. However, the cost of pursuing a…
Tag: Windows
Board Mandates Replacement of Unit Owner Windows
P.M. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a condo board mandate replacement windows for all units, whether or not there is a problem with the individual unit owner’s windows? Since the building is over 20 years old, many windows are rotting and causing damage to underlying surfaces, but not every owner has…
Leaky Windows Installed Years Ago Causes Hole in Condo Floor Today
L.S. from New Haven County asks: Dear Mister Condo, I am hoping you can offer some guidance for an elderly friend of mine who lives in a condo. She has lived there for many years and she now has a hole in her floor. Repairmen went out to look at the damage and found that the…
Disagrees With Condo Board’s Decision to Ban New Type of Window
T.Z. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello! I would like to replace my condo windows. Unfortunately, I am having trouble getting approval from Condo Association because I have chosen different type of window operation. It is a Tilt and Turn window, which are three windows in one. Depending on the handle position,…