Water issue outside/inside just purchased condo

[tilliepoo]

Live In Michigan

Just purchased a condo and moved in 2 weeks ago. Noticed the extremely high waters around my ground floor unit, and got concerned. The water pooling up all around my unit, especially by my doorwall. I couldnt even walk outside it without swimming. This was not evident since we purchased this when there was snow on the ground. This is a model unit that is 6 years old and never lived in before. The current builder sold it to us. (he was not the builder who built the unit)

Anyways, showed our Association president, who lives directly across from me, and he seem to blow it off. Of course, he had no water by his unit.

We'll, I woke up yesterday morning and found my carpeting "slightly dampish" but not really wet? needless to say, very upsetting. I took pictures of the outside water issues and sent in work order from to Association and they sent someone out to look. He said that they are going to install some new drainage gutters etc on the outside, but now what about my inside damage? Im guessing my carpet-padding is moist from the water coming up under the unit? Its on cement foundation. I guess they wont know until the carpeting is removed. Who is responsible for this? Im not filing a claim with my insurance co since the problem is from them? Help!!

Anyway to get out of this dump either?

Tilliepoo

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

As you are blowing the entire thing out of proportion with your swimming comment, one can only conclude you were lied to by the seller or received a great deal by getting the free swimming pool. Stop attempting to slant the answers you get and provide facts. Pictures would be nice also.

 

[tilliepoo]

Of course Im slanting my answers..anyone with any intelligence can figure this out..but thanks for pointing it out an acting like a jerk.

 

[LdiJ]

Live In Michigan

Just purchased a condo and moved in 2 weeks ago. Noticed the extremely high waters around my ground floor unit, and got concerned. The water pooling up all around my unit, especially by my doorwall. I couldnt even walk outside it without swimming. This was not evident since we purchased this when there was snow on the ground. This is a model unit that is 6 years old and never lived in before. The current builder sold it to us. (he was not the builder who built the unit)

Anyways, showed our Association president, who lives directly across from me, and he seem to blow it off. Of course, he had no water by his unit.

We'll, I woke up yesterday morning and found my carpeting "slightly dampish" but not really wet? needless to say, very upsetting. I took pictures of the outside water issues and sent in work order from to Association and they sent someone out to look. He said that they are going to install some new drainage gutters etc on the outside, but now what about my inside damage? Im guessing my carpet-padding is moist from the water coming up under the unit? Its on cement foundation. I guess they wont know until the carpeting is removed. Who is responsible for this? Im not filing a claim with my insurance co since the problem is from them? Help!!

Anyway to get out of this dump either?

Tilliepoo

Actually you SHOULD file a claim with your insurance company because if the damage is the fault of someone else, your insurance company will vigorously pursue the other party.

However, don't automatically assume the worst either. I have lived in my home for more than 20 years. Last winter I had a sudden flood in my great room that had never happened before. What actually happened was that a build up of snow happened on my deck, my gutters were clogged, and then we had a sudden, serious downpour. As a result, I had a freak water build up and it leaked into my room. In the end there was no permanent damage..or mold, or anything else. It was no worse than the carpets getting cleaned and having to dry out.

 

[NC Aggie]

Where is this "water" originating? I'm assuming it's runoff that's not draining away properly or fast enough? The insurance company may deny your claim (unless you have supplemental or flood insurace) if this is natural runoff entering your dwelling from the ground since that would be considered "flooding". In regards to who is responsible, it may be tough to go after any other party if this is natural runoff, even if it's originating from common area.

 

[justalayman]

If your area has been subjected to unusual rainfall this year, this could be the first time the issue has arisen. Generally a home that is subjected to regular moisture issues, there are telltale signs. A musty smell is often present unless specifically treated to remove it. Does your unit smell musty?

This is a model unit that is 6 years old and never lived in before. The current builder sold it to us. (he was not the builder who built the unit)

boy, that really sucks since nobody lived in the unit. That generally removes a liability to know of an issue that would otherwise be evident to a resident. If they marked any concerned area on the seller's disclosure form as: unknown, you are going to have to be able to prove they actually did know of the issue.

so, was there any warranty included in the purchase?