Condo Window Replacement Options

Foggy glass, rotting wood, shrinking caulk, or leaking windows are all signs that your windows likely need replacing. When you own a condo and belong to a Homeowner Association (HOA), what options do you have for replacing the windows in your unit? Do you need pre-approval from your HOA?

Most HOA CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) assign windows as the homeowner’s responsibility, the exception is when leaking windows become a structural concern, then the association typically assumes the project of replacing the windows in the entire building.

In most instances, homeowners can replace their failing windows by simply following their HOA’s replacement guidelines and working with a window company that offers approved replacement windows and quality installation. Improvements made to multi-family dwellings or developments, most importantly, must be done in conformity with the existing windows or doors anything else would disrupt the integrity of the residential complex.

The important question is, who do you turn to? A window replacement project for a multi-family dwelling, like a condo, requires a knowledgeable supplier and installer.

Recognizing this growing need for condominium window replacement throughout Chicagoland, more than 10 years ago, Woodland invested in commercial installation equipment, built installer expertise, and created a process as the cornerstone of all successful condo replacement projects.

It’s important for the homeowner to follow the HOA’s guidelines, and a qualified window supplier can guide you through the process. Pay attention to the key elements below.