Owner will not repair broken window

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JuanitaM (Idaho)
Posts: 1

Posted:

We have tried contacting hime by certified mail, phone, letters, no response. He does not live in the condo, but for the window has a huge hole in it. What is the HOA liablity if mold, dead animals exist? Also can we "make" him repair/replace window?

MaryA1 (Arizona)
Posts: 388

Posted:

Juanita,

Look for a provision in your CCRs which allows the assn to make the repair and bill the property owner. If you have such a provision make certain you inform the member of your intent b/4 having the work performed. Do you have his current address and are you sending him letters to the condo address?

TimB4 (Tennessee)
Posts: 21,059

Posted:

If the person doesn't live there, is it rented and do they have an agent managing the property for them?

SharonB6 (Pennsylvania)
Posts: 70

Posted:

In our declaration it states that people must keep their house in repair. If you have the same thing I am sure your lawyer could get him to do it.

JeffP6 (Florida)
Posts: 91

Posted:

I would get a lawyer involved as well - make sure your docs state that you can charge pre-litigation fees to the homeowner or be prepared to go all the way to a judgement to get your money paid to the lawyer assigned to the homeowner.

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