What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
The Master Deed for my condo association states that subfloors are part of the common elements. The subfloor on the main floor of my condo is sloped (not level) by about 1.5 inches over a span of 8 feet. It is very noticeable and far beyond normal building code standards. I first brought this to the attention of my condo board about two years ago. I asked them to correct the problem. They hired a structural engineer who said the subfloor could be leveled at the discretion of the Board and that it could also be strengthened. The Board decided to strengthen the subfloor but not level it.
Now, I am planning to sell my condo and would like to install new hardwood floors with the aim of correcting the levelness problem in the installation process. Unfortunately, I am being told by contractors that the subfloor needs to be leveled before hardwood can be installed. Can I force the board to do the necessary work to make the subfloors level? It will cost about $5000 to do the work.
I am sure they are concerned with the expense and with setting a precedent for other homeowners. They admit that they are responsible for maintaining the subfloor but they say they have other priorities, that the floor may have been out of level when I bought the home (not sure what difference this would make).What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
The Master Deed for my condo association states that subfloors are part of the common elements. The subfloor on the main floor of my condo is sloped (not level) by about 1.5 inches over a span of 8 feet. It is very noticeable and far beyond normal building code standards. I first brought this to the attention of my condo board about two years ago. I asked them to correct the problem. They hired a structural engineer who said the subfloor could be leveled at the discretion of the Board and that it could also be strengthened. The Board decided to strengthen the subfloor but not level it.
Now, I am planning to sell my condo and would like to install new hardwood floors with the aim of correcting the levelness problem in the installation process. Unfortunately, I am being told by contractors that the subfloor needs to be leveled before hardwood can be installed. Can I force the board to do the necessary work to make the subfloors level? It will cost about $5000 to do the work.
I am sure they are concerned with the expense and with setting a precedent for other homeowners. They admit that they are responsible for maintaining the subfloor but they say they have other priorities, that the floor may have been out of level when I bought the home (not sure what difference this would make).What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ