I moved into my condo about five months ago, and I’ve had water leaking from the ceiling multiple times. It’s damaged my flooring, walls, and door moldings, and I suspect there’s mold forming inside the walls. The HOA ignored me for over a month and only responded after I joined an online meeting. They said they checked the upstairs unit after the first incident but didn’t find anything wrong and never even looked at my unit. Since then, it’s happened two more times. I’m frustrated and need advice—what kind of lawyer should I contact for this kind of issue?
You’ll probably need a real estate attorney who specializes in HOA disputes. They can help you navigate the HOA’s responsibilities and get them to take action.
marybachman said:
You’ll probably need a real estate attorney who specializes in HOA disputes. They can help you navigate the HOA’s responsibilities and get them to take action.
Agreed. Make sure to document everything—emails, photos of the damage, and any communication you’ve had with the HOA.
marybachman said:
You’ll probably need a real estate attorney who specializes in HOA disputes. They can help you navigate the HOA’s responsibilities and get them to take action.
Also, keep track of any repair costs or bills. That’ll help your case if you take legal action.
You might also need a lawyer who deals with property damage claims. If the upstairs neighbor is negligent, they could be held responsible too.
Sky said:
You might also need a lawyer who deals with property damage claims. If the upstairs neighbor is negligent, they could be held responsible too.
True. If their negligence caused the damage, they might have to pay for repairs inside your unit.
Sounds like your HOA is dropping the ball here. A lawyer can pressure them to take this seriously and resolve the issue faster.
oliviamartin said:
Sounds like your HOA is dropping the ball here. A lawyer can pressure them to take this seriously and resolve the issue faster.
Yeah, sometimes HOAs only act when legal pressure is applied. Definitely worth consulting a lawyer.
If you think there’s mold, it’s important to get that tested ASAP. A lawyer could use those results to strengthen your case.
Look for a real estate litigation attorney. They’ll know how to handle both the HOA and the neighbor if needed. Good luck!