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Firewall requirements in attached garages

By Barry Stone
Oct 17, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: Our house was built in 1955, before firewalls were required in garages. Now that we're selling, the buyers want us to upgrade the garage to current fire-safety requirements, as advised by their home inspector.
Board can set up fund for miscellaneous purchases

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Oct 16, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: Are condominium boards permitted to budget small amounts for items, such as workout room equipment, then vote on those purchases after they are made, at the next board meeting?
Evaluating home inspector liability

By Barry Stone
Oct 10, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: We bought our home nearly four years ago and just discovered a major roof problem that was not reported by our home inspector. The added sunroom recently developed a leak, so we called a roofing contractor. He nearly fell through the roof because of severe dry rot.
Renters can buy their units when they become condos

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Oct 9, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: The apartment building where I live is being converted to a condominium. Do I have a right to purchase my apartment?
Home inspector disputes the house detective

By Barry Stone
Oct 3, 2021 6:00 AM - As a veteran home inspector, I take exception to a recommendation in one of your columns. You advised that home inspectors urge their clients to do a permit check at the local building department when there are apparent additions or alterations to the property.
Unit owners allowed to do some business at home

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Oct 2, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: The covenants for our association prohibit using units for a business purpose. One of the owners is a sales person. He has created a corporation for this purpose and uses his unit as the registered office for the corporation.
Simple furnace maintenance you can do yourself

By James Dulley
Oct 2, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: My furnace seems to be working properly, but I want to keep it running at its highest efficiency. Are there any simple furnace maintenance tasks I can regularly do myself?
Paving contractor not responding to complaint?

By Barry Stone
Sep 26, 2021 6:00 AM - Q: I hired a contractor last year to repave my driveway with concrete. The work seemed OK at first, but it turned out that the pavement doesn't drain toward the street. Now my next-door neighbor complains that drainage onto his property is causing moisture problems in his basement.
Board meeting vs. owners meeting

BY DAVID M. BENDOFF
Sep 25, 2021 7:00 AM - Q: What is the difference between a board meeting and an owners meeting of an association?
Shared driveway causes tension between neighbors

By Tom Resnick
Sep 24, 2021 7:01 AM - Q. I share a driveway with my next door neighbor. The part of the driveway we share is disintegrating. I have obtained a quote to repair for about $3,500. I have brought this up with my neighbor who insists the driveway is fine and there is no need to do anything.

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