Total Appliance and Air Conditioning Repairs, Inc. is well known in the South Florida area as “The Condo Cooling Specialists”. As one of just a few select contractors in South Florida that specialize in condo AC sales, we are well versed of the specific standards and procedures that need to be followed for proper installation and performance. When choosing Total, we will effectively communicate and coordinate with your building managers for convienently timed water shut down and restart, assuring you of a hassle-free, time-efficient installation. In fact, as one of the largest annual service contract providers in South Florida, we most likely have already replaced units in your building and have a rapport with your building manager. Regarding cost, we stand behind the fact that we provide all of the top brands at the most competitive prices in South Florida. And we always provide free estimates on all new condo air conditioning units in the South Florida area. We work with the top manufacturers in the business and our volume discounts are passed on to our customers.

Whether you are an individual condo unit owner or the property manager of an entire condo association in need of multiple units, our prices for condo ac systems are extremely competitive. The purchase of any new condo AC unit includes the removal and disposal of your old system and complete installation of your new system. Upon evaluating your condominium size and layout, we will recommend the design that meets your needs and offer you several options. Our goal is to provide you with the right equipment that will not only satisfy your needs, but also be the most energy efficient system available to fit your budget. In most cases, you will see your current energy bill reduced by 10-25% depending on the efficiency of your previous unit. Prompt  •  Courteous  •  Knowledgeable  •  Reliable  •  Professional  •  AffordableQ: We would like to install an air conditioner in our condominium unit. When we submitted the request to the board for approval, the property manager came to us and said that if we wanted to install an air conditioner, the condo bylaws would need to be amended.

We are prepared to accept responsibility for concerns regarding modifications to the exterior wall, but the condominium corporation has said no at this time. Our daughter in another condo building got approval. What should we do — fight or move?how much do 3 ton ac units cost A: I am assuming that the exterior walls of your condo building are common property. panel mount ac unitAs a result, the board would have the authority to either approve or deny such a request. price of a 5 ton ac unitThe fact that your daughter in another condo building received approval for her request is immaterial. Each condo corporation is governed by their own rules and bylaws, and what may apply in one may be illegal in another. Unfortunately, you may not get the answer you want.

You may want to consider hiring a lawyer to give you an opinion as to whether or not the position of the condominium corporation is correct. Helpful Hint: Condo living is tough at the best of times. If the bylaws do not allow for things like adding an air conditioning unit, then there may not be anything you can do unless you want to change the bylaws. Q: Should all motions, and the discussion pertaining to those motions, be included in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) minutes? Also, shouldn’t the motions that are to be presented under new business at an AGM be quite clear on the AGM agenda? My concern is that only those attending the AGM would be privy to the full context of the motion. All owners, not just those who attend the AGM, have a right to know how their funds are being used. A: First, the minutes of an AGM and/or board meeting need not include a complete transcript of the discussion. However, if there is a motion that was made at the AGM and a discussion followed, there should be some context of the discussion so that owners and/or future owners become aware of what was discussed at the AGM.

It is a delicate balance of ensuring that people have an understanding of the discussion, but at the same time, it is not a transcript of the discussion. With respect to the motions under new business, it is better if you are able to provide notice to the owners in advance of the meeting, especially if you know that this is going to be discussed at the meeting. However, from time to time, there are motions that are made from the floor under new business. That is why it is so critical that you attend the AGM and/or provide your proxy to someone you can trust in order to represent and protect your interest. Helpful Hint: Minute taking is an art, and it requires an understanding of what is relevant and what is not relevant. However, I have always taken the approach that a good set of minutes provides information and an understanding of the direction of the owners and/or board. Q: I have not received my security deposit back from my previous management company. A: Unfortunately, you did not provide me with enough information to understand why you provided a security deposit to your management company.

If you were renting a condo unit and there was a requirement to provide a deposit, then you should follow up with the owner (i.e., your landlord) of the unit. Unless there were damages and a reason to withhold your security deposit, it should be returned shortly after the end of your tenancy. In any event, whatever your situation is, I would strongly urge you to write a letter to your former landlord and/or property management company and create a paper trail of the concerns and the delay that have occurred as a result of your deposit. The worst-case scenario would be that you would be forced to sue someone for the return of the deposit or contact the Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board, depending on your situation. Helpful Hint: When you provide a security deposit, make sure you understand the rules for how the security deposit is being used, held, and how it will be returned. Q: My condo board has asked each owner to provide them with a copy of their insurance certificate. Do they have a right to do this?

Take a look at your bylaws to determine who is responsible for what with respect to your insurance requirements. As well, do you live in a traditional-style condominium building or a bare land condo? My answer may be different, and I think you may want to spend some time to determine what exactly they are looking for in their request. Helpful Hint: Obviously, insurance is an important aspect of condo living. The Condominium Property Act, its regulations, and your condo bylaws are the key documents in determining who is responsible for what and ensuring that all owners and the condominium corporation are properly insured. Q: I am a director on my condo board, and we are having a difficult time getting people to sit on the board. It seems like the same people get elected every year. I would like to see some turnover. Do you know of any boards that have a maximum term for directors? A: There is nothing illegal about putting term limits on a board member. This would require a change to your bylaws, and the length of the term can vary depending on what the owners want to do;