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Water damage cuased by leak in condo complex, who's insurance pays for repairs?

A small water leak caused during original construction due to pipes being cross threaded 22 years ago has caused the bathroom ceiling of unit below to cave in. Who's insurace covers the repairs? I've read a bit about simular issues and the majority of what I have read states that that is what insurance is for. Unfortunately the unit with the damage is the one who pays. Is this true ? Being taken to small claims court this coming friday.

Thanks for your attention.


Asked on 3/26/02, 12:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Victor Hobbs Victor E. Hobbs

Re: Water damage cuased by leak in condo complex, who's insurance pays for repai

Check with your homeowners association about their coverge, and then check with your own homeowners policy. Both the unit below and your unit should have a policy. That's why you buy insurance. Have your insurance representative contact the owners of the unit below to assess their damage. Defend their small claims case vigorously. I can't imagine cross threading an iron pipe.

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Answered on 3/27/02, 7:19 am


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