What are my rights?

To answer your question, it would be necessary to review the condo legal documents, including the rules and regulations. All of these documents are amended from time to time more often than not, so it would be important to make sure that one is reviewing the latest version.

Find a local real estate lawyer. You will find that many attorneys are willing to provide you with a free initial consultation so that you can explain your situation and they will let you know at that time not only their opinion and how to try to take care of your problem, but also how much it will cost you.

Best of luck to you!

David

David A. Donet, Esq.
Miami, Florida

You should examine your condo's HOA bylaws, documents, and agreements. This will be important for two reasons:

(1) It will let you know what duties and obligations you have.
(2) You can verify that the HOA is acting within its authority, and if so, whether the HOA has taken all the proper steps and procedures necessary (if any) prior to requesting a plumbing inspection.

Frequently, HOAs get sloppy and do not follow the procedures they are required to follow. For example, your HOA bylaws may require that your HOA have a formal vote before requesting a plumbing inspection, and your HOA may or may not have done this. If necessary, you can ask to examine your condo's meeting minutes as well.

In short, examine your documents. If you need further assistance, I would be happy to help you.


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