What are my rights.
Hoa will not repair roof.
They say they don t have responsibility for anything inside the walls of my condo.
Sometimes even when hoas are responsible for roof repairs the organization is reluctant to begin the repairs.
Roof replacement and some types of roof repairs are expensive propositions.
The hoa has a duty to maintain the roof so that no water infiltration occurs.
They can repair damages and upgrade systems for safety reasons and aesthetics.
Below find eight things hoas can t enforce on homeowners.
The association of my condo has failed to fix the roof properly over the years and has done patch work to fix spots here and there.
Tell them to fix this problem within 7 or 10 days and if not let them know you will be fixing it yourself.
This is done to keep a harmonious uniform appearance to the homes in your development and retain property values.
If you can t afford to fix the roof by the hoa s stated deadline ask for an extension.
Meet with the board of directors to discuss the problem and find out why the hoa is not properly maintaining the common.
For example homeowners are not required to fix a broken window in the fitness room or repair the hvac system in the community s clubhouse.
My indiana hoa association for my condo that has failed to keep up repair on the roof common elements and now i have damage inside my condo on the ceiling.
If the damage occurred due to problems with the roof you can hold the hoa responsible for paying to repair any damage caused by the roof leak as well as compensating you for any expenses you have incurred due to the damage.
State and federal law restrict the homeowners association s abilities to restrict you.
If they state the hoa has the duty to fix your roof then send the hoa written notice along with a photograph s showing the holes left by the contractor.
However the roof repairs have been neglected for years because they did.
In june we had heavy rain.
You will need to look at your specific agreement to determine if the hoa should be paying for roof repairs.
Also send a copy to the contractor who did the work.
Explain the circumstances and.
These designations do not rob you of all choices however as you discuss roof replacement with your roofer.
Many hoa covenants will specify a particular roofing style and color.
My insurance won t cover because it was caused from the outside of my condo.
One of the hoa board members will have to shop around and get estimates from contractors to make the necessary repairs.
If the hoa is apparently not meeting the common area maintenance and repair obligations it s responsible for under its governing documents you should attempt to resolve the problem through civil discussions with the hoa.
