What to do if my condo association board is neglecting a serious safety issue as well as a local building code in a common area?
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What to do if my condo association board is neglecting a serious safety issue as well as a local building code in a common area?
I have an 18 month old son and live in a condo. The stair balusters in the common area leading to our second floor condo are 12 inches apart, making it not only unsafe and against local building code. I took this to the board and they told me that they are not going to fix it, but I can if I put it back the way it was if I move. Under state law if I fix it I am not only liable but I have to personally insure it because it is in a common area. I feel the board is neglecting the safety of the residents to save money, what can I do?
Asked on May 16, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the HOA is neglecting a serious safety issue as well as local building code in a common area in the development where you are residing, I would write the HOA a letter advising that it needs to rectify the problem by a set date. Keep a copy of the letter for future use and need.
If the HOA fails to make the repairs by the demanded date, I would then make a complaint against it with the local permit and building department in the town where you reside.
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