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Innapropriate Property Lien

I live on the third floor of a 6 unit building. In June of 2000 the plumbing in my unit leaked below and caused damage to the second and first floor. I was assessed a $750 bill for water damage caused to units below. My insurance company informed me that the damage was actually the responsibility of the condo association as the leak was in the common plumbing. The condo association hired a law firm to collect the fee one year later. I referred them to my insurance company to resolve the dispute. My insurance company contacted the law firm to resolve the matter. The law firm as of October of this year has now placed a ''claim for lien'' against my property. The law firm has tacked on another 150 dollars for their services.

Am I being naive thinking that the insurance company is going to resolve this issue?


Asked on 12/21/01, 12:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bruce Buckrop Bruce Buckrop

Re: Innapropriate Property Lien

just remember the adage INSURANCE COMPANIES, collect premiums, deny claims, ect ect ect , at this point you will need a lawyer to advise you on the exact policy language and the coverage you purchased, and if the denial of coverage is outrageous, then your lawyer might be able to collect fees

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Answered on 12/21/01, 12:39 pm


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