Who's responsible -- pipes leaking??

[lowings]

What is the name of your state? Florida

The plumbing/pipe attached to my bathtub drain somehow became detached and was leaking into the condo below. Association by-laws describe Plumbing as the responsibility of the association. The association has taken the responsibility to have the repairs made, but insist it's my responsibility to pay for it. My argument is that no where in the bylaws is Plumbing mentioned anywhere in what is the owners responsibility. Isn't plumbing is plumbing is plumbing. . . ??

When do the pipes in between the floors stop becoming the responsibility of the association and start becoming the responsibility of the owner?? The pipe that became detached is still below my floor, below my tub, but attached to my drain. . . I have no problem paying for the repairs if it is MY responsibilty, but how is it decided who's responsibility it is if 'plumbing" is just addressed as a generic in the association documents?

I just don't want to be given the "strong arm" by the association, b/c Im familiar with how they can run you in circles. Besides, they're the ones hiring the plumber for the repairs. . .doesn't that mean anything?

Any guidance? is much appreciated!!!
Thanks for your time ( and reading my long drawn out explanation. . . )

[walkerd3]

New Jersey

I have the same issue.. only mine is a skylight.. the by-laws are iffy.. can't get a definite response from the mgt company regarding responsibility.. if I have it repaired and find out it's the roof, will they reimburse me?.. the damage seems to be near the frame of the skylight ..the water is running down the ceiling along the wall..there's no internal damage to the skylight.... hard to determine the cause until the skylight is pulled.. also, the developer installed defective roofing materials and it's in litigation (that could be the cause).. if that's ever settled and the roof is repaired, that may fix my problem.. however, I've been dealing with this for almost two years.. "l could be an old lady by the time the court case is settled"..

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by lowings

What is the name of your state? Florida

The plumbing/pipe attached to my bathtub drain somehow became detached and was leaking into the condo below. Association by-laws describe Plumbing as the responsibility of the association. The association has taken the responsibility to have the repairs made, but insist it's my responsibility to pay for it. My argument is that no where in the bylaws is Plumbing mentioned anywhere in what is the owners responsibility. Isn't plumbing is plumbing is plumbing. . . ??

When do the pipes in between the floors stop becoming the responsibility of the association and start becoming the responsibility of the owner?? The pipe that became detached is still below my floor, below my tub, but attached to my drain. . . I have no problem paying for the repairs if it is MY responsibilty, but how is it decided who's responsibility it is if 'plumbing" is just addressed as a generic in the association documents?

I just don't want to be given the "strong arm" by the association, b/c Im familiar with how they can run you in circles. Besides, they're the ones hiring the plumber for the repairs. . .doesn't that mean anything?

Any guidance? is much appreciated!!!
Thanks for your time ( and reading my long drawn out explanation. . . )

**A: post word for word the section of the CC&R's that adress plumbing. Do not interpret or paraphrase as you have done thus far.

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by lowings

What is the name of your state? Florida

The plumbing/pipe attached to my bathtub drain somehow became detached and was leaking into the condo below. Association by-laws describe Plumbing as the responsibility of the association. The association has taken the responsibility to have the repairs made, but insist it's my responsibility to pay for it. My argument is that no where in the bylaws is Plumbing mentioned anywhere in what is the owners responsibility. Isn't plumbing is plumbing is plumbing. . . ??

When do the pipes in between the floors stop becoming the responsibility of the association and start becoming the responsibility of the owner?? The pipe that became detached is still below my floor, below my tub, but attached to my drain. . . I have no problem paying for the repairs if it is MY responsibilty, but how is it decided who's responsibility it is if 'plumbing" is just addressed as a generic in the association documents?

I just don't want to be given the "strong arm" by the association, b/c Im familiar with how they can run you in circles. Besides, they're the ones hiring the plumber for the repairs. . .doesn't that mean anything?

Any guidance? is much appreciated!!!
Thanks for your time ( and reading my long drawn out explanation. . . )

**A: post word for word the section of the CC&R's that address plumbing. Do not interpret or paraphrase as you have done thus far.