Copis of Construction Plans from Developer

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JoshuaS (Georgia)
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Posted:

I am the vice president of my Homeowner's association and the developer of our community is refusing to turn over copies of the plans/specifications used in the construction of the common elements. We need these plans for an engineering report we are having completed. I welcome any advice anyone may have!! Thanks!

GloriaM (North Carolina)
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Posted:

Joshua:

They should be on file with the County. Check there.

JoshuaS (Georgia)
Posts: 2

Posted:

Do you know what office with the county I should try to contact? Thanks!

PaulM (Pennsylvania)
Posts: 1,347

Posted:

JS:
The copies should also be on file with the local municipality office in which you reside.

BradP (Kansas)
Posts: 2,640

Posted:

Josh:

Try the register of deeds in your county, that is where they typically are.

LarryM3 (California)
Posts: 37

Posted:

Joshua,
On the West coast the plans and specs for a building would be filed with the Building Dept.. It varies from County To County how long they keep the info. Most Building Depts. will make a copy of the plans for a nominal fee.
Good Luck. And Hang on to those Plans.
Larry

RogerB (Colorado)
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Posted:

Joshua, I would have the company completing the engineering report secure and provide as part of their report all plans, specifications, warranties, etc.

Jonathan (New Jersey)
Posts: 14

Posted:

I agree with everyone that you or your professionals should be able to secure a copy of the plans from the municipality.

However, in New Jersey, developers have a statutory duty to turn over the plans and specifications to the Association. See NJSA 46:8B-12.1(d). Other states may have similar laws.

GloriaM (North Carolina)
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Posted:

Jonathan:

I owned and operated a management company in New Jersey for 12 years. My old company is still in operation today under a new Owner. I have to say now operating in North Carolina, NJ is one state that has the best laws that help HOA's that I have seen in my 25 years in this business. NJ is quick to enact laws that benefit both Owners and help Associations. I wish more states would look to some of the NJ Laws and enact them nationwide.

Jonathan (New Jersey)
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Posted By GloriaM on 05/08/2007 4:30 PM
Jonathan:

I owned and operated a management company in New Jersey for 12 years. My old company is still in operation today under a new Owner. I have to say now operating in North Carolina, NJ is one state that has the best laws that help HOA's that I have seen in my 25 years in this business. NJ is quick to enact laws that benefit both Owners and help Associations. I wish more states would look to some of the NJ Laws and enact them nationwide.

Thanks Gloria, I totally agree... what mgmt. co.?

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