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.
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