Taking Unit Owner That Damaged My Condo To Court
10 Replies
Brad Warshaw
posted almost 2 years ago
If a condo unit owner had a water leak that damaged my unit how do I take them to court? Can I do it myself to save on a attorney? If not how much approx would a attorney cost for this? Thanks
Patrick M Nichols
Attorney from Boston, MA
replied almost 2 years ago
Have you tried filing a claim against their insurance first? What was the nature of the leak and the extent of the damage?
Brad Warshaw
replied almost 2 years ago
It caused a ton of water damage and mold totaling 15k. I am trying to contact them now and hope they have liability insurance. I just want to be prepared if they don’t and I have to take them to court.
Eamonn McElroy
Accountant from Atlanta, GA
replied almost 2 years ago
From your other thread:
"I bought a condo at the auction that has water damage and mold in excess of 15k to repair."
You bought the condo knowing it had water and mold damage?
Did you do your due diligence before buying?
Brad Warshaw
replied almost 2 years ago
I clearly stated I bought at the auction. If you are familiar with the auctions you wouldn’t even have had to waste your time writing that. Thx
Eamonn McElroy
Accountant from Atlanta, GA
replied almost 2 years ago
Best of luck to you in court.
Brad Warshaw
replied almost 2 years ago
Thank you
Christopher Smith
Investor from brentwood, california
replied almost 2 years ago
Aren't most auctions "as is" purchases? Who would you have recourse against?
Brad Warshaw
replied almost 2 years ago
The owner of the unit that has the leak that caused the damage. It is as is but this was damage from another unit and the leak is active.
Russell Brazil
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Real Estate Agent from Washington, D.C.
replied almost 2 years ago
Was the damage existing before you purchased? If so, then you have loss to sue for.
Brad Warshaw
replied almost 2 years ago
Yes it was there prior. Thanks