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Who is responsible for replacing broken windows in a unit?

Q. One of our units is in bad shape. We have had an issue with pests. When Orkin went to the unit, there were two windows that are broken that face the alley. They are covered with cardboard, which is soaked with water and mildewed.

Who is responsible for replacing a broken door?

Q.  The sliding glass door to my outside patio is broken and needs to be replaced or repaired. Is it the association's responsibility to handle this?

Should the association reimburse an owner for repairs made?

Q. An owner is requesting reimbursement for repairs they made to the unit below their unit following a leak from their own unit, stating that the expense is the association's responsibility. No documentation of what was done has been provided, and the board was not informed when the leak occurred. 

When is the association responsible for plumbing issues in a condo unit?

Q. Our association recently replaced two hot water heaters that service the entire building. After the installation, an owner complained that they had no hot water to the shower in their unit.