Re: Who's liable Unit owner or Condo Association

Re: Who's liable Unit owner or Condo Association by Monica on January 9, 2019 @13:35

Thank you for taking the time to reply.

At the first alert of the problem from my tenant, I did tell HOA and they responded that I will have to eradicate mice before they can fix the exterior problem. One thing that bothers me is that they didn't even go look at it yet (3 weeks). The mice are hopefully taken care of and HOA is notified that it is time to fix exterior. They will get a professional contractor to assess. If they come back with the conclusion that puts more liability onto me, I'll have to hire my own professional to assess and document. I didn't mention suing and tried to be nice but I think I came off bitchy when I emphasized that it needs to be done promptly so I don't have to hire and exterminator again. I'll try to update the story later. Thanks again.

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Re: Who's liable Unit owner or Condo Association by lpadave on January 9, 2019 @15:14	[ Reply ]

i would say it's the unit owner's responsibility for pest issues inside the unit and the HOA for outside. which came first is sort of the chicken and the egg. Usually the unit owner is responsible for structure on all interior partiton walls, ceiling joists from the sheetrock attachment inward and all exterior walls from the interior sheetrock atachment inward. Insulation in walls and ceilings is a bit of horse trading,....and you are PROBABLY dealing with rodent damage to insulation,...which should be looked at and fixed if necessary. HOA's these days are getting harder and harder to deal with. its a thankless unpaid job for the board members,...who as taken from the community owners are most times not professional RE people who are too quick to defer to lawyers and the Mtgmt Co.,...so everyone just saying NO,......it aint our job, is the path of least resistance. The terms pieceful and quite enjoyment and habitability for both you and your tenant may get their atenttion.

Re: Who's liable Unit owner or Condo Association by lpadave on January 9, 2019 @15:26	[ Reply ]

further,...which just occurred to me. rodents often get in thru roof openings like plumbing stacks, vents, chimneys, etc. all roof openings should have tight screens. my opinion is that the HOA should fix the exterior hole first, assure the roof openings are tight then you trap/exterminate/repair insulation and interior. screening on roof openings is also another horse trading issue.

Re: Who's liable Unit owner or Condo Association by lpadave on January 9, 2019 @15:26	[ Reply ]

further,...which just occurred to me. rodents often get in thru roof openings like plumbing stacks, vents, chimneys, etc. all roof openings should have tight screens. my opinion is that the HOA should fix the exterior hole first, assure the roof openings are tight then you trap/exterminate/repair insulation and interior. screening on roof openings is also another horse trading issue.

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