Dealing with Water Intrusion Issues in Common Interest Developments

This 14 page educational guide is intended to provide both management personnel and homeowners with direction and a nine step procedure to follow when confronted with issues that involve water damage that has been caused to an owner’s separate interest property and/or the association’s common area property. The nine steps are outlined below and each step is discussed in detail in the guide. A preview can be seen by clicking on the above images.

Step 1: Assess the Cause and the Source of the Problem

Step 2: Take Action to Mitigate the Damage

Step 3: Immediately Report the Occurrence / Damage

Step 4: Maintain Records & Photographs

Step 5: Identify Whether the Source of the Problem Was Common Area or An Owner’s Separate Interest

Step 6: Review State Statutes and HOA Governing Documents for Provisions Re Responsibility for Maintenance and Repairs

Step 7: Make the Necessary Repairs

Step 8: Consider Whether Someone was Negligent

Step 9: Consult with Legal Counsel