Karen Mendez
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Maryland
The condo where I live had repairs completed on 12 balconies several years ago. At that time, owners were given an opportunity not to participate in the balcony repairs if they chose to have repairs done on their own. However, the Association had received a citation from the County (Montgomery) so the repairs had to be done, one way or another.
One owner never opted out. The work was done to her balcony yet she refused to pay the invoice for her portion of the repairs, stating that she had not authorized the work. She took the Association before an organization charged with resolving such disputes. They ruled 1) the Association should waive 50% of her invoice; and 2) she has 60 days in which to have someone evaluate the job and, if the work is found to be substandard, give a quote for correcting it. The Association is supposed to pay for those repairs.
We do not feel the ruling is fair and want to appeal the decision. The owner had ample opportunity to participate in correcting any unsatisfactory repairwork at no charge when the contractor completed the initial work but she chose not to do so. We should not have to pay for the repairs now, if additional repairs are found to be necessary. Also, the Order is not specific as to who can provide such repairwork. It could be the owner's brother, uncle, father, sister, anyone.
We are a small community wiith little money. We anticipate needing legal advice as to how to complete the required forms to appeal the decision. Where can we get such help?
I appreciate any help you can give. Thank you,
KarenWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Maryland
The condo where I live had repairs completed on 12 balconies several years ago. At that time, owners were given an opportunity not to participate in the balcony repairs if they chose to have repairs done on their own. However, the Association had received a citation from the County (Montgomery) so the repairs had to be done, one way or another.
One owner never opted out. The work was done to her balcony yet she refused to pay the invoice for her portion of the repairs, stating that she had not authorized the work. She took the Association before an organization charged with resolving such disputes. They ruled 1) the Association should waive 50% of her invoice; and 2) she has 60 days in which to have someone evaluate the job and, if the work is found to be substandard, give a quote for correcting it. The Association is supposed to pay for those repairs.
We do not feel the ruling is fair and want to appeal the decision. The owner had ample opportunity to participate in correcting any unsatisfactory repairwork at no charge when the contractor completed the initial work but she chose not to do so. We should not have to pay for the repairs now, if additional repairs are found to be necessary. Also, the Order is not specific as to who can provide such repairwork. It could be the owner's brother, uncle, father, sister, anyone.
We are a small community wiith little money. We anticipate needing legal advice as to how to complete the required forms to appeal the decision. Where can we get such help?
I appreciate any help you can give. Thank you,
KarenWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?