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title: Upstairs neighbor's windows leaking into my apartment
description: Unit above me has old windows that leak. The association told him to change the windows but he hasn't. Do I have to go to court to make him fix this issue?
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# Upstairs neighbor's windows leaking into my apartment

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## What do you think? Question:

The unit above me has very old windows (rental) which has been leaking during storms into my unit! The association has advised him to change the windows but he has not. Do I have to go to court to make him fix this issue? California

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