Owner thinks condo association board under-compensated for water damage
Posted on Mon, Jun 14, 2010 @ 06:44 AM
I own a condo in a small 20 unit condo association, located in Ohio. My basement was flooded after a hard rain some time ago and water was actually standing 3 feet high in between the drywall on 3 walls. My carpeting was also destroyed in my fully carpeted 1500 sq ft. finished basement. I was traveling at the time and came home to find the mess about a week later.
About a month later, the condo association's property management company rented equipment to fix the drains around several buildings and also discovered the window well (?) around my basement window was eroded. It was replaced and 2 drains that were clogged at my unit, were repaired. The gutters around my unit are always full of debris. Several other units were damaged and those owners were compensated. My request was denied.
As an owner, do I have a right to see the condo association's books to find out how much other owners were compensated and what other expenses are paid for the good ole boys club here? I have made 2 requests in 7 years and both have been denied.
I have 30 foot high, half dead, and diseased monster shrubs that have taken over my 10x10 cracked concrete back patio slab that have made it impossible to use. I have never once been able to use it since I bought the unit. Meeting minutes discuss other unit owners receiving what I believe are not necessary, new trees, shrubs, deck repair, new decks etc. I just want my basement fixed and be able to grill a burger outside! Help...anyone!?
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