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Q&A – Owner vs Association Responsibilities

Fred Gray

Fred Gray is the owner and President of Gray Systems, Inc and is a licensed general contractor in the state of Florida. Fred has been part of the Community Association Manager Continuing Education industry in Florida since 1988.

Q. Does the Association have to pay $2,200 to replace wallpaper damaged by a leak?

A. The unit owner is responsible for the wallpaper. The Condominium Act provides a list of items that are not covered by the Association, making non-listed items the responsibility of the unit owner. Under F.S. section 718.111(11)(f), each party is responsible for taking care of damages to property they are legally responsible for without consideration of which party caused the event or damage. That means that the statute eliminates the theory of cause.

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At Gray Systems, we believe that learning shouldn’t end once you step out of the classroom. This blog allows Fred to share his expertise in the Community Association Management (CAM) and Contractor (CILB & ECLB) industries. It’s a place to discuss industry related trends, code changes, insight, and know-how.