Florida Ct. Orders Homeowners’ Assn to Repair Slab Causing Moisture in Homeowners’ Unit

Florida Appellate Court decision (July 15, 2015).

In this case, the plaintiffs were the owners of a ground floor condominium unit that had ongoing problems due to moisture intrusion through the slab under the floor of their unit. Under the HOA’s governing documents, the association was responsible for repairs of the slab. After the homeowners reported the problem to their HOA, efforts were made by the HOA to determine the cause of the excessive moisture. Consultants ruled out the possibility of a leak and recommended the installation of a moisture barrier on the slab and an exterior drainage system. After nearly two years, the HOA had a […]