In our condo, Unit B had a toilet water leak (dripping not gushing) that over time damaged unit A. The B owner, a snowbird, was absent. Alerted by unit A, the board entered unit B. After fixing the leak in B, the assn. made sheetrock repairs (ceiling and wall). in unit A. Total cost of repairs $1,200. Then the board voted to assess the B owner for $1,200. When the B owner received notification of the assessment, he contested the Board decision: 1/ The board failed to schedule a hearing to give him a chance to contest the assessment in front of a “impartial” committee (He is basically asking for a procedure similar to the one required for fining violations) 2/ The Board failed to demonstrate that the leak was “willful negligence” on his part. He claims that without willful negligence, he’s not responsible. 3/ He could not alert his own Insurance Co to get advise in term of origin of the leak, method/costs of repairs, coverage and responsibility 4/ He (or his insurance) did not have a chance to see the damages in unit A. Because of the association insurance deductible, potential lawyer’s fees and of the owner’s objections, some of our board members are wandering if we should continue to pursue the collection of the $1,200. Some other board members feel that it would set a precedent and that it would be unfair to let the other owners pay for the repairs. Have we made mistakes in the procedure? Should give up on the $1,200?