HOA repairs in common areas

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RitaR1 (California)
Posts: 1

Posted:

The crawl space is a common area in our units. There are water issues and heating issues in the crawl space of a unit and the HOA will not address the water issue at all and will only reattach a disconnected duct when there are other issues. What options does a homeowner have?

MelissaP1 (Alabama)
Posts: 13,836

Posted:

I have to ask what is the budget looking like for your HOA? A HOA is ONLY funded by it's members for it's members. If a HOA is putting off repairs or other maintenance items it could be an indication they are underfunded. What you can do as a homeowner is recognize that you all may need to have a special assesssment or raise in dues to cover the costs. You may also recommend and shop for a contractor to suggest to the board to use.

Your board is volunteer only and the only requirement is to be a homeowner. Sometimes they could use the help. I'd suggest attending a meeting or decide to run for a board position. Overall what you can do as a homeowner is PARTICIPATE!

Former HOA President

JonD1
Posts: 2,350

Posted:

Rita:

It would be helpful if you gave us some details as to the water issues and other issues you seem to thinkthe HOA should be addressing. Is this a leak, ground water? Just what would you think the HOA should be doing? And the ductwork you refer to what is that for? Heat?
"Reconnect ductwork"?????

As you give no specific details about the work you believe the HOA should be addressing I think providing you with an answer or opinion would be impossible.

JonD1
Posts: 2,350

Posted:

By crawl space are you referring to the area underneath your home? And would these be single family stand alone residences?? Condos?? Townhomes??

Just who has determined what issues exist and how did they conclude this??

EdmundS1 (North Carolina)
Posts: 45

Posted:

I agree with Jon,

While "new" to the Wide and Wonderful World of the HOA (as a Board Member) we need much more information. I, I have to say, have never heard of the of a Crawl Space beinf "Common Area. How ong have you been there?....What has the HOA done to address these issues in the past (even before your arrival). Will the situation result in potential harm to the resident above the space (Mold)?... \

My brief exposure to this site has provided a wealth of infomation...some funny, some useless, most of value...

Ed

JohnC46 (South Carolina)
Posts: 14,265

Posted:

Rita

Yours is not the first post on common crawl spaces. Try the Search feature on this chat.

Hope this helps.

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