Plumbing Responsibility in a Condo: HOA vs Owner
Plumbing responsibility in condos depends almost entirely on where the problem is. Main lines and shared stacks are typically HOA responsibility, while branch lines and fixtures inside your unit are yours. The tricky part is figuring out where one ends and the other begins.
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Plumbing Leaks in a Condo: Inside Wall vs Shared Lines
Plumbing responsibility in condos depends on where the leak is. Learn the typical boundary between HOA and owner plumbing, and what counts as common.
Condo Sewer Backups: Who Pays for the Clog and the Cleanup?
Sewage backing up into your condo? Learn how responsibility splits between shared stacks, branch lines, and the main sewer, and who pays for cleanup.
Water Leaking From the Condo Above: Who Pays for the Damage?
Water coming through your ceiling from the unit upstairs? Learn who typically pays: the upstairs owner, the HOA, or your own HO-6, and what to do first.
Condo Water Heaters: Who Pays for Replacement and Leak Damage?
Who replaces a condo water heater, and who pays when one leaks into the unit below? Learn the typical HOA vs owner split for tanks, central systems, and damage.
My Condo Leaked Into the Unit Below: Am I Responsible?
Your condo leaked into the unit below? Whether you are responsible depends on what failed, fault, your declaration and your HO-6. What to do first.
Condo Pipe Burst: Who Pays for the Pipe and the Damage?
Condo pipe burst, who pays? Who usually fixes the pipe, who pays for the water damage, what happens with frozen pipes, and what to do in the first hour.
Water Leak in Your Condo: What to Do in the First 48 Hours
Water leak in your condo? What to do and document in the first 48 hours: stop the water, who to call, what to photograph, and how to dry it out.
Dishwasher Leaking Downstairs in a Condo: Who Pays for the Damage?
Condo dishwasher leaking downstairs? Who usually pays for the dishwasher, your floor and the unit below, how insurance handles it, and what to do first.
Does HO-6 Insurance Cover Water Damage From the Unit Above?
Does HO-6 insurance cover water damage from the unit above? Usually yes for sudden leaks. What it pays for, common exclusions, and who pays your deductible.
Letter to the Condo Board or HOA to Repair Leak Damage
A short sample letter to the condo board or HOA asking them to repair leak damage, what to attach, and what to do if they say no or do not reply.
Letter to a Neighbor About Water Damage From Their Unit
A short sample letter to a neighbor about water damage from their unit: what to say, what to ask for, and what to leave out to keep it calm.
Shower or Bathtub Leaking Into the Ceiling Below: Who Pays?
Condo shower or bathtub leaking into the ceiling below? Who usually pays for the shower pan, the grout and the damage downstairs, and why slow leaks differ.
Toilet Overflow Water Damage to the Ceiling Below: Who Pays?
Toilet overflow leaking downstairs in a condo? Who pays for water damage to the ceiling below depends on the clog, your declaration and insurance. Steps.
Washing Machine Leaking Downstairs in a Condo: Who Is Responsible?
Washing machine leaking downstairs in your condo? Who is responsible for the washer, the drain box and the damage below, and what to do in the first hour.
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