Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

Utility rights for condo owner

Two years ago I purchased a condo that did not have a hot water heater, furnace, air conditioner, or gas. These services were provided by the the owner of the condo below me. This arrangement has occurred for many years but has never been in writing. The disclosure statement at purchase said that my unit had these items, when in fact it did not and had been using the neighbors utilities since a fire and rebuild approximately 15 years ago. Now my downstairs neighbor has cut off my access to utilities in his unit and says I do not have the right to them. When I bought the unit I was told by seller's realtor that the utilities were shared. Is the realtor liable under his errors and omissions policy to compensate me for now having to install all new utilities (approximately $15,000)? Can my neighbor cut me off to begin with? Any suggestions?


Asked on 4/08/03, 3:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Don Darnell Darnell & Lulgjuraj, P.C.

Re: Utility rights for condo owner

I am suprised that your neighbor put up with it at all. Didn't you think it odd that your neighbor would pay to heat and cool your condo? I think you should look at the sales agreement and the closing bill of sale, to see what it is you purchased.

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Answered on 4/09/03, 11:23 am


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