Re: CONDO OWNER LIABILITY

Re: CONDO OWNER LIABILITY

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CONDO OWNER LIABILITY Willie.Santana 12-26-2006
In article <1167145328.641937.98450@n51g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>,
Willie.Santana@gmail.com says...
>
> I've 2 questions:
>
> 1. Wouldn't the Association's homeowner's policy be responsible for the
> accidental water damage. After all, it was not willfully or
> negligently caused.

Possibly, but it depends on if the leak was actually in your unit, or in an
area between units. I would talk to your insurance agent to see what he thinks.
Willfullness will most likely have nothing to do with it.

> 2. Wouldn't the liability of any damage prior to my ownership rest with
> the previous owner (if any liability rests with the owner at all)?

Yes, but you're the easier target. Don't let this guy steamroll you.

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