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Bozena Schmall
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Hello:
My name is Bozena Schmall and I live in Chicago, IL. I bought a condominium two years ago on July 10, 2001. The building used to be an apartment complex and it is now being converted into condos. This is the third winter I've been trying to resolve my inadequate heat issue with developer/manager of Crescent Heights. I called Management Office in our building, wrote numerous letters to the main office of Crescent Heights and finally I filed a complaint with City of Chicago, calling 311. The inspectors came and found out that the building is in violation. My temperature inside the unit is usually in late 50's and occasionally 63. The city of chicago says that the temperatures have to be not lower than 68 between 8:30 and 10:30. Now with the cold spell it is really bad. The actions taken by management office include: putting plastic on the bedroom window last year, putting "priority mail tape" on the air-conditioner and weather strip on the door this year. Last Monday the association and board of directors was elected. There are many other condo owners who are cold. The problem lies in defective heating system, some residents have temperatures in 90's (I was told they have windows open most of the time) and some are cold like me. I don't know how to fight them, what complaints to file and with what agencies, do I have a case for lawsuit? Can I deduct some portion of money from assessment fees, or refuse to pay for electricity and heat myself with my own heaters. Please help, I am so cold and angry that Crescent Heights don't do anything but get richer, recently they opened a new luxury condo complex in Hawai.
I would be so helpful for all the advice. Thank you.
Hello:
My name is Bozena Schmall and I live in Chicago, IL. I bought a condominium two years ago on July 10, 2001. The building used to be an apartment complex and it is now being converted into condos. This is the third winter I've been trying to resolve my inadequate heat issue with developer/manager of Crescent Heights. I called Management Office in our building, wrote numerous letters to the main office of Crescent Heights and finally I filed a complaint with City of Chicago, calling 311. The inspectors came and found out that the building is in violation. My temperature inside the unit is usually in late 50's and occasionally 63. The city of chicago says that the temperatures have to be not lower than 68 between 8:30 and 10:30. Now with the cold spell it is really bad. The actions taken by management office include: putting plastic on the bedroom window last year, putting "priority mail tape" on the air-conditioner and weather strip on the door this year. Last Monday the association and board of directors was elected. There are many other condo owners who are cold. The problem lies in defective heating system, some residents have temperatures in 90's (I was told they have windows open most of the time) and some are cold like me. I don't know how to fight them, what complaints to file and with what agencies, do I have a case for lawsuit? Can I deduct some portion of money from assessment fees, or refuse to pay for electricity and heat myself with my own heaters. Please help, I am so cold and angry that Crescent Heights don't do anything but get richer, recently they opened a new luxury condo complex in Hawai.
I would be so helpful for all the advice. Thank you.