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Neighbors Retaining Wall has cracked ours

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carolynrs

Junior Member
Illinois

The condo's retaining wall next to our property is cracked and failing. This broken retaining wall is directly bearing on a masonry support wall on our property.

We have been trying to get the condo association to fix both walls for 18 months and we cannot even get a response. Their lawyer will not return our calls. Three contractors have told us it is the condo's responsibility.

My question is - if we fix our side only and their walls falls (which is a very real possibility) can we be held legally responsible? Our wall is held up with supports and is very dangerous.

Thank you. Any advice will be appreciated.
 


HomeGuru

Senior Member
carolynrs said:
Illinois

The condo's retaining wall next to our property is cracked and failing. This broken retaining wall is directly bearing on a masonry support wall on our property.

We have been trying to get the condo association to fix both walls for 18 months and we cannot even get a response. Their lawyer will not return our calls. Three contractors have told us it is the condo's responsibility.

My question is - if we fix our side only and their walls falls (which is a very real possibility) can we be held legally responsible? Our wall is held up with supports and is very dangerous.

Thank you. Any advice will be appreciated.
**A: time to hire a real estate attorney to deal with the condo HOA.
 

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