26/02/2025
Water Damage: When Negligence Becomes Costly
Condominium ownership is based on a balance of rights and obligations, where each owner must maintain their unit and comply with the declaration of co-ownership. In the event of an incident, liability becomes crucial: who covers the deductible, and under what conditions can the Syndicate seek compensation? This issue arose in April 2019 when water damage caused by a defective bidet seat affected seven other units in a divided co-ownership building. Having to assume the $100,000 insurance deductible, the Syndicate sued the co-owner for this amount, citing several contractual breaches....