BernieA1 (Michigan)
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Posts: 1
Posted:
Our board recently approved a special assessement to repaint the wood trim
of the exterior of the buildings. During the annual meeting when the project was approved
it was determined that the developer/builder did not do a very good job of selecting
the paint during the new construction. So 5 years late we had to repaint. The board
selected the paint contractor because of the guarantee of paint company's products the contractor
was using as well as the contractors guarantee of the application of the paint.
Now 12 months later, the paint is blistering and peeling around my front door trim. I
called our property manager concerning the problem. He advised me that I am responsible to
fix the problem at my own expense. I feel the board set a precedence when the contractor
painted the door trim the first time and that the work that is needed now should fall under
any warranty given to us by the board's selection of the paint and paint contractor. Each resident
paid a $2,000. special assessement because there was not enough money in the reserve.
They have put me in a precarious position. I do not know the name of the paint nor
the color so it would not be a match. If the paint doesn't match up to their satisfaction
they will fine me and send a paint contractor of their choice to do the work and bill me for both charges
if it is not to their satisfaction.
I don't see how the property manager nor the board can decide that it is my responsibility
to fix the problem. I do not believe the board nor the property manager can change or
makeup the rules as they go along.
Do I need to hire an attorney?
Thank you.
of the exterior of the buildings. During the annual meeting when the project was approved
it was determined that the developer/builder did not do a very good job of selecting
the paint during the new construction. So 5 years late we had to repaint. The board
selected the paint contractor because of the guarantee of paint company's products the contractor
was using as well as the contractors guarantee of the application of the paint.
Now 12 months later, the paint is blistering and peeling around my front door trim. I
called our property manager concerning the problem. He advised me that I am responsible to
fix the problem at my own expense. I feel the board set a precedence when the contractor
painted the door trim the first time and that the work that is needed now should fall under
any warranty given to us by the board's selection of the paint and paint contractor. Each resident
paid a $2,000. special assessement because there was not enough money in the reserve.
They have put me in a precarious position. I do not know the name of the paint nor
the color so it would not be a match. If the paint doesn't match up to their satisfaction
they will fine me and send a paint contractor of their choice to do the work and bill me for both charges
if it is not to their satisfaction.
I don't see how the property manager nor the board can decide that it is my responsibility
to fix the problem. I do not believe the board nor the property manager can change or
makeup the rules as they go along.
Do I need to hire an attorney?
Thank you.