KarenJ5 (California)
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Posts: 8
Posted:
Hello all,
Would like to hear from anyone that might have had a similar issue in a multi story condo in California and what was your solution.
Here is the issue. I am a owner on the top floor of a 3 story complex (120 units0. I am also a long time board member.
3 weeks ago I noticed a leak in garage. Sent text to building plumber to check out the next time he was on site. He notified me that is was a leak in the refrigerator water line in my stack. He went to first floor to check. Found was not there. When he said he was going to have to get access to second floor unit, I said good luck as he has never opened his door in the 17 years for any required updates that was done for all units in the HOA. Plumber tried a few times to get him to open door, but he never answered. Owner was onsite when plumber tried. Plumber also left note to call him. No response. Until this issue we have never done anything to force him to comply with any updates.
He was notified by certified mail & note on door that the HOA would be entering unit earlier this week to take care of the leak as it was damaging the unit below. He had a certain time to call to make arrangements. He never called. When everyone found the issue with the resident that he lives a very secluded live, the plumber said he would not enter as he has had too many guns pointed at him in a situation like this. Our HOA call the LA police to see if they could send over someone to be onsite when the locksmith opened door if owner did not open up, but the police never showed up (I am sure they had better things to do). With that everyone walked away for trying to get in. Owner was on site just so you know.
Because of this issue, I no longer have access to ice & filter water. The line has been turned off for stack. I never realized how much I use that system till it was taken away from me. I have notified management that I will be submitting my bottle water & ice bills. They have not objected as they plan to bill unit with all expense for the issue (plumber & locksmith time). He was notified in letter to this fact if he did not comply.
Our CC&R does have a clause that states we have the right to enter in case of emergency, so we are covered there (at least I think).
I just talked to our President to get any update. He said he is still trying to get the police to come out. I also asked to get our building lawyer involved to see if he has any suggestions. So as of right now we are being held hostage.
I have lived in unit since 1992 & never thought something like this could happen. We have never had this issue since we became a HOA in 1992. There is always one that does something like this & I was the unfortunate one that now is involved. My only recourse to let this owner know I am not happy is walking very loudly around my place. Guess it does not bother him, but it all9ws me to get out some of my frustration.
Any insight to anyone that has had something similar happen would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Would like to hear from anyone that might have had a similar issue in a multi story condo in California and what was your solution.
Here is the issue. I am a owner on the top floor of a 3 story complex (120 units0. I am also a long time board member.
3 weeks ago I noticed a leak in garage. Sent text to building plumber to check out the next time he was on site. He notified me that is was a leak in the refrigerator water line in my stack. He went to first floor to check. Found was not there. When he said he was going to have to get access to second floor unit, I said good luck as he has never opened his door in the 17 years for any required updates that was done for all units in the HOA. Plumber tried a few times to get him to open door, but he never answered. Owner was onsite when plumber tried. Plumber also left note to call him. No response. Until this issue we have never done anything to force him to comply with any updates.
He was notified by certified mail & note on door that the HOA would be entering unit earlier this week to take care of the leak as it was damaging the unit below. He had a certain time to call to make arrangements. He never called. When everyone found the issue with the resident that he lives a very secluded live, the plumber said he would not enter as he has had too many guns pointed at him in a situation like this. Our HOA call the LA police to see if they could send over someone to be onsite when the locksmith opened door if owner did not open up, but the police never showed up (I am sure they had better things to do). With that everyone walked away for trying to get in. Owner was on site just so you know.
Because of this issue, I no longer have access to ice & filter water. The line has been turned off for stack. I never realized how much I use that system till it was taken away from me. I have notified management that I will be submitting my bottle water & ice bills. They have not objected as they plan to bill unit with all expense for the issue (plumber & locksmith time). He was notified in letter to this fact if he did not comply.
Our CC&R does have a clause that states we have the right to enter in case of emergency, so we are covered there (at least I think).
I just talked to our President to get any update. He said he is still trying to get the police to come out. I also asked to get our building lawyer involved to see if he has any suggestions. So as of right now we are being held hostage.
I have lived in unit since 1992 & never thought something like this could happen. We have never had this issue since we became a HOA in 1992. There is always one that does something like this & I was the unfortunate one that now is involved. My only recourse to let this owner know I am not happy is walking very loudly around my place. Guess it does not bother him, but it all9ws me to get out some of my frustration.
Any insight to anyone that has had something similar happen would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.