AnneB6 (Massachusetts)
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Posts: 11
Posted:
Hello,
I live in a three-story, 12-unit apartment style condominium that has had water leaking into the basement from toilets and AC units for a few years now.
I have lived here for many years, and until two years ago, we did not have any problems with the AC leaking.
While I previously shared the issues with leaky toilets, at least one AC unit is now leaking. Because there is an AC unit in each of our 12 units, it is hard to determine how many are leaking and the exact source of the leak. Fortunately for us this time, it’s a slow leak and is leaking into the drain on the basement floor. Two years ago, two AC units were leaking and water went onto the basement floor.
We recently sent a notice to all owners asking them to check for moisture under their AC units and email the results to the board. We also told them that if they did not respond by the specified time, we would send a plumber to inspect the units and identify the source of the leak, and they would be billed for the service call.
Currently, 3 residents are away on vacation and 2 had spring tune-ups, leaving 7 units to be checked. Many of these residents have reported no signs of moisture or water, and do not believe the leak is coming from their units. Four of these are rental units.
After consulting with a plumber, he said that leaks can be caused by several factors, such as dirty filters or a lack of regular maintenance. If that is the case, there may not be any visible moisture or water leaking inside the units themselves.
The plumber suggested the unit owner change the filter and have a plumber come out and flush (tune-up) the AC unit. This should be done annually. I anticipate we will receive some feedback and questions from the owners.
Before we proceed with sending out a notice, I would like to get your thoughts on how we can best ensure compliance and verify that the owners actually complete the filter changes and the tune-up. Thank you.