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# Who is responsible for damage from drain line?

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## What do you think? Question:

This question is submitted by Catherine S. out of Lake Forest, CA

If the damages to my unit from a common drain line back up go over the deductible and the HOA refuses to file a claim with the master carrier, who is responsible for the damages and what is covered?

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