Q: I have been leasing a townhouse that Iβm now thinking of buying, but Iβm worried because the roof has been leaking.Β You can see dried water spots in the living room and also on the common wall in the garage. The homeowners association will fix the roof, but they wonβt do anything about repairing the interior walls. What can I do about that?
A:Β Thatβs not an unusual situation in townhouses or condominiums. The HOA will repair the roof, but wonβt do anything about the damage inside a house. You might check to see if there is some kind of insurance policy that will cover that type of repair, but if not, you would have to pay for it yourself. Make sure to have a qualified home inspection to check for any other possible resulting damage from leaks.
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