Marquis Downs Condos at Bulle Rock

Looking in the Condo documents and can not find out if the dryer vent cleaning has to be done by a licensed contractor.  I have a friend who helped me replace the damaged exterior vents on 200A building and he was wonderful did a great job evening replacing the cracked mortor around the vents.  Any info on this is appreciated. 

Hi JoAnn,

As you know, I recently moved into the 201 building (thanks to you).  I used my dryer for the first time, today, and noticed that it runs and runs and runs for a long time, and does a marginal job at drying clothes.  I suspect the dryer vents/lines in the unit or building are clogged with lint.  When I informed the owner, he said he is only required by the association to clean the vent once a year.  In the meantime, I am concerned about my ability to dry clothes and minimize my electrical costs.  As a renter, what recourse do I have?  I don't know if this is a "unit" issue or a "building" issue.  Any advice?

Jeff

The Board resolution adopted in 2008 states as follows:

Effective March 1, 2009, every UNIT OWNER, at his or her own expense, is required to have his or her dryer vent professionally cleaned. The initial cleaning must take place on or before the 1st day of December 1, 2009, and thereafter, the vents must be professioanlly cleaned every other year (i.e. 2011, 2013, 2015, etc ) by the 1st day of December. 

Written proof of cleaning must be submitted to the management company prior to the aforementioned deadlines for the intial year and each year thereafter.

Non-compliance - Failure to submit proof of cleaning to the management company on or before the deadlines set forth herein will be deemed a violation of this resolution. Violations of the terms and conditions of this resolution will be addressed int eh same manner as a violation of the Condominium Declaration, By-laws, and Rules and Regulations, including but not limtied to the imposition of sanctions, including monetary fines, after notice and a hearing.

Hope this helps!

April