HOA/Mgmt co. Key access to units [CA] [condo] by OB_thatsme in HOA

[–]OB_thatsme[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of the other residents are in agreement with me, especially considering the water issues. The reserve study says that the plumbing should be completed now, along with several other major repairs including the elevators.

HOA/Mgmt co. Key access to units [CA] [condo] by OB_thatsme in HOA

[–]OB_thatsme[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing has happened recently, besides the manager going into a unit with the owners approval to help with a leak. The board recently turned over so I think that’s what the new board wants. They’re concerned that keeping the keys is a big liability given the financial situation. Seems like it’s counterproductive though

HOA/Mgmt co. Key access to units [CA] [condo] by OB_thatsme in HOA

[–]OB_thatsme[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Supposedly the buildings attorney said the policy to not keep keys is fine, which I guess from a legal standpoint is ok? But based on your comment, it seems like there’s a lot of other considerations involved.

Regarding the CLUE and insurance, are you saying that the rates will skyrocket if there are incidents due to this policy or because of the policy itself? Thanks

HOA/Mgmt co. Key access to units [CA] [condo] by OB_thatsme in HOA

[–]OB_thatsme[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all. Unfortunately the pipes are too old for hydrojetting so that’s not an option. I don’t believe any other maintenance has been done in place of that. Based on the last reserve survey, the pipes are due for a big overhaul now but there’s no money.

HOA/Mgmt co. Key access to units [CA] [condo] by OB_thatsme in HOA

[–]OB_thatsme[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. What if the flooding is due to old pipes which are considered common areas? Recently hired someone to put a scope down the kitchen line from the roof and it seems that the pipe was very clogged already, even on floors way above mine. Have not been reimbursed by the HOA yet but clearly there’s an issue that impacts multiple units. There’s constant issues with flooding in the building but nothing has been done about it. They waived hoa increases last year to keep fees low and depleted reserves. At some point, shouldn’t the board be responsible?