Type of Damage | Florida

Condominium and HOA claims involve more than one property, policy, and decision-maker.

Shared property, governing documents, multiple policies, and responsibility boundaries can make these claims difficult to untangle. Tell us what happened and find out where the claim stands.

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About this type of damage

What causes it, and why coverage gets complicated.

Condominium and HOA claims can involve common elements, limited common elements, individual units, association property, and multiple insurance policies. Responsibility may depend on the governing documents, the source of the damage, and the language of each policy.

Boards, managers, unit owners, contractors, adjusters, and insurers may all be involved at the same time. A clear record of who is responsible for what can become just as important as documenting the physical damage itself.

What usually makes it difficult

Where these claims tend to break down.

These claims often break down when the association and unit owners disagree about responsibility, the carrier separates damage by building component, or multiple policies appear to overlap.

Disputes can also arise over whether damage affects a common element, an individual unit, or both. Delays in board decisions, access, inspections, and contractor coordination can make the record harder to follow and increase the cost of repair.

Keep the declaration, bylaws, insurance policies, board communications, inspection reports, photographs, estimates, and unit-owner notices together. An early review can help identify the responsibility map before positions become fixed.

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Free initial consultation, no obligation.

A short note about the loss and where the claim stands is enough to start a review.

Signals worth noting

If this sounds familiar, a legal review may help.

The carrier and association disagree about whether damage belongs to the common elements or an individual unit

The carrier and association disagree about whether damage belongs to the common elements or an individual unit

Multiple policies appear to cover different parts of the same loss

Multiple policies appear to cover different parts of the same loss

The insurer's repair scope conflicts with the association's engineer or contractor

The insurer's repair scope conflicts with the association's engineer or contractor

Board, management, and unit-owner decisions are delaying inspections or repairs

Board, management, and unit-owner decisions are delaying inspections or repairs

Questions people ask

A few that come up most.

What makes a condominium or HOA property claim different from a single-family claim?

These claims often involve common elements, individual units, governing documents, multiple policies, and several parties with different responsibilities.

Who is usually responsible for damage inside a condominium unit?

Responsibility depends on the governing documents, the type and location of the damaged property, the cause of loss, and the applicable insurance policies. The answer can differ from one association to another.

What happens when the association and a unit owner disagree about who must repair the damage?

The governing documents, policies, and repair obligations should be reviewed together. The source of the loss and whether the damage affects common or individual property can change the answer.

Can more than one insurance policy apply to the same condominium loss?

Yes. An association policy, a unit-owner policy, and other coverage may apply to different parts of the same event. Coordination between the policies can become a major part of the claim.

What should an association preserve after a significant property loss?

Preserve photographs, videos, policies, governing documents, inspection reports, board communications, contractor estimates, invoices, unit-owner notices, and a timeline of decisions and access to the property.

How long does a condominium or HOA have to report or pursue a property claim in Florida?

Property-insurance notice and lawsuit deadlines depend on the type of loss, the policy, and current Florida law. Because missing a deadline can affect the claim, the specific dates should be reviewed promptly.

Where can I find a condominium or HOA property insurance claim lawyer in Florida?

Eduardo Pimentel, P.A. represents condominium associations, homeowners associations, and Florida property owners in denied, delayed, and underpaid property insurance claims. Meet the attorneys →

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