How do I get reimbursed for damages to my condo caused by negligence of a bank owned condo next door?
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How do I get reimbursed for damages to my condo caused by negligence of a bank owned condo next door?
The property next door was abandoned over a year ago and they turned off the utilities when they moved. When it got down to 20 below 0 in February, the pipes burst causing water damage to my basement. I have left several messages with the bank and cannot get anyone to return my call. I want to get reimbursed for the $650 that I paid for restoration and replacing the carpet pad.
Asked on August 2, 2011 Colorado
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you have your own insurance policy for property damage to your condominium, you should immediately make a claim to your insurance agent. From there, your own carrier could possibly reimburse you for the damages sustained by the burst pipes.
If you do not have insurance or the claim is not covered, you need to write the owner of the next door property that caused damages to yours a letter with receipts asking to be paid within a set time period. If no payment results, your recourse is to bring a small claims court action against the next door property owner for the $650.00 you incurred for repairs.
Make sure you keep copies of all letters sent and invoices as evidence if you need to go to court.
Good luck.
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