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serenity99
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I had a leak a few years ago. HOA was notified - no action taken by them. My ins co was called in, damages assessed (none, except my carpet) and flooring replaced.
Two months ago, new neighbor moves in, smells odor and blames my pets for young baby developing asthma. HOA comes in to inspect (and unfortunately had peeing cat at the time) and smelled urine. In doing an inspection, they noticed the floorboards under the carpet were darkened. Now they are saying that the floorboards need to be replaced, drywall replaced, etc. because "the cats did it"! However, the HOA is repeatedly asking if the insurance contractor mentioned replacing the floorboards at the time of the leak. No matter what I answer, they continue to pursue the cats as the cause.
They are even talking about ripping down the walls if necessary - all at my expense because of "the cats".
I have already taken up the piece of carpet in the hallway where the cat peed and replaced the flooring - no more odor. (I think what they smelled was actually caused by my using carpet shampooer in that area right before they came in - created moisture).
All of a sudden, no smell in neighbor's place but they continue to relentlessly pursue this lawsuit for damages. They are looking for every single trace of "cat" in my home and if they find any it is being classified as damage.
Yes, pets can cause damage. I am well aware of that and would correct any - as I have done. However, this is no less than victimization. What is my recourse?
Two months ago, new neighbor moves in, smells odor and blames my pets for young baby developing asthma. HOA comes in to inspect (and unfortunately had peeing cat at the time) and smelled urine. In doing an inspection, they noticed the floorboards under the carpet were darkened. Now they are saying that the floorboards need to be replaced, drywall replaced, etc. because "the cats did it"! However, the HOA is repeatedly asking if the insurance contractor mentioned replacing the floorboards at the time of the leak. No matter what I answer, they continue to pursue the cats as the cause.
They are even talking about ripping down the walls if necessary - all at my expense because of "the cats".
I have already taken up the piece of carpet in the hallway where the cat peed and replaced the flooring - no more odor. (I think what they smelled was actually caused by my using carpet shampooer in that area right before they came in - created moisture).
All of a sudden, no smell in neighbor's place but they continue to relentlessly pursue this lawsuit for damages. They are looking for every single trace of "cat" in my home and if they find any it is being classified as damage.
Yes, pets can cause damage. I am well aware of that and would correct any - as I have done. However, this is no less than victimization. What is my recourse?