How can I get the condo owners association to do their duty and repair outside damage without having to sue?
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How can I get the condo owners association to do their duty and repair outside damage without having to sue?
I have owned my unit for almost 4 years and there is a continued problem of the wooden panels on the second floor exterior that are rotting from age. I have asked several times to have them repaired and now bats are getting into the buildings and it’s becoming a safety concern for me and my pets. How can I get them to repair the damage? They keep telling me that it’s just not in the budget but I have paid every single month and have paid all the special assessments too.
Asked on July 28, 2011 Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I would write the association a letter setting forth the basis of their duty to make the prior requested repairs to the area needing repairs and give the association a set date to start the repairs. Keep a copy of the letter.
In the letetr state that if repairs are not started by the date requested, you will hire a contractor to make the repairs and charge the association for the repairs. I assume you can pay the contractor to do this.
If you cannot afford a contractor to make the repairs, you might consider going to the local building and permit department to make a complaint about the problems needing to be fixed by the association and request an inspection. If the building and permit department comes out to make an inspection, their report may require a fix to the problem area forcing the association to make the repairs that you have been long requesting.
Good luck.
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