Water leak in bottom level condo.

[Jake Burgdorf]

Hi,

We just closed on our first property a few weeks ago and are currently renovating it. We bought a condo and there is a leak in a bathroom in the above unit. We cut out part of the ceiling and there is mold from the leak. Our contractor thinks that their tub has been leaking for some time now. The HOA in the community will not get involved in situations like this one. They let the two owners resolve the issue.

The owner in the above unit is trying to find any reason for it not to be his issue.

Has anyone dealt with a situation similar to this one? Are we expected to pay for part of the repair? How would you handle this situation?