Repair-Responsibility Disputes: Owner or Association? (Repair-Responsibility Disputes)

The pipe is "yours" when it breaks and "common" when it is convenient; the window, the balcony, the exterior wall, the plumbing inside the wall: the line between what the association maintains and what the owner maintains is the most costly source of day-to-day disputes. It is extremely common for each party to interpret the documents in their favor and for the repair to be delayed while the damage grows. Correct resolutions read the declaration and bylaws looking for the exact definition of "unit" and "common elements," and document the technical origin of the problem with a professional before arguing. On this page (free) we offer an overview of how maintenance is typically divided. As a member of Mi Junta ($29 per month, covers all categories) you receive help to analyze your community's documents, organize technical evidence, draft the claim, links to applicable regulations, and support until the repair is made.