foundation & retaining wall

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DebbieR5 (Missouri)
Posts: 1

Posted:

I am new to HOA, I have always owned my home. I purchased my villa a year ago. I have had foundation & deck issues.
The HOA informed me several months ago that I needed to have my deck raised because it was almost resting on the retaining wall. When I had the professionals look at my deck, I also had them look at my basement & 2 of my basement walls were moving inward. One several inches. So I had to have anchors put in. $10,000.00
At this time the HOA put in a new drainage system under my deck, and the villas attached to mine. Using the same company I used for my repairs. They also made the retaining wall longer to keep neighbors water spillage from running against my house. I live down hill of other association villas. As I've been thinking about this after spending this small fortune, it came to me that I would not have these problems if the HOA had inspected and maintained the drainage and retaining wall appropriatly.
Do I have a case?
Any information would be greatly appreciated
Debbie

MelissaP1 (Alabama)
Posts: 13,836

Posted:

Highly improbable of getting your money back. If anything, your lucky the HOA isn't having a special assessment or raising dues to pay for the work they have done. If you have a claim, it's most likely with your insurance. Otherwise, be happy you did the work you did.

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TimB4 (Tennessee)
Posts: 21,059

Posted:

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Posted By DebbieR5 on 07/28/2017 7:48 AM

Do I have a case?

That's a question for an attorney.

The attorney would know what inspections would have been practical.
I would be happy that, after the Association was aware of the issue, the Association took additional steps to keep things from becoming worse.

What did your insurance company say about the work you had done?

JanetB2 (Colorado)
Posts: 4,219

Posted:

I agree with Melissa and Tim ... submit to your insurance company. If your insurance company feels it was an HOA isssue then potentially the two insurance companies can duke it out. That would be your first and cheapest route. Depending on that outcome you can then consult with an attorney. However, this also will depend on the time frame. If it has been less than one year you are potentially OK; however, if more than one year you may want to see what your States Statute of Limitations are and that would entail reading yourself or consulting an attorney.

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