I see this all over Philadelphia with Properties built around that same time that are deteriorating due to contractors missing these small ticket items. 

However, I’d be on a sharp lookout for any signs of a deteriorating situation.

However the water leak from the kitchen sink directed the water under this foam cushion layer and trapped it on the plywood, where we have a wonderful lively any colony living in the layers of the rotting deteriorating wood. 

Gradual deterioration or aging of anything is not my priority - only stains, scuffs, holes, tears, and excessive damage caused by my fault or negligence.

It's their job to keep the community from deteriorating and they do that by enforcing rules that may seem petty, but usually have a reason behind them.

But if it's struggling, you could end up with a deteriorating property and some really expensive special assessments.

They claim the repairs were done and that the properties were worth more at the time of purchase but that the area has deteriorated since then.Any help on this subject would be greatly appreciated!

People no longer have the skills to discuss a matter when they have differences with one another, and instead of healthy discussion it deteriorates quickly into heated emotion.  

Mismanagement and dysfunctional labor unions also contributed to the deterioration of CA public education system.  

Here is what they consider “turnkey”:- The stairs to the basement and front porch were deteriorating and hazardous.-- The carpet was nasty and walls unpainted and chipping.- The bathroom flooring was covered in mold and needed to be replaced.- The kitchen sink was unsecured and fell into the kitchen cabinet.- My insurance was cancelled until I fixed roof issues.- Debris littered the recently occupied unit, the basement, and all over the back yard.As mentioned, we had an initial video walk through before the contract to purchase.