Randy@kiahuna39.com
AOBO
PROPOSED HOUSE RULE
MOISTURE AND WATER LEAKS
The AOBO has experienced a number of
occurrences within the past year where water leaks within one beach house have
given rise to mold in that beach house, in the common elements and in other beach
houses within the building. Mold most frequently occurs as the result of
moisture and from water leaks. Mold is a hazardous material and its presence
may pose a health risk to guests and personnel.
Water leaks can originate within
a unit and penetrate the common elements and other units within a building. As a result of this, the Board of Directors
had determined it is necessary to adopt a house rule to respond to these
situations.
INSPECTION
Each owner and
their rental agent have a duty to report immediately to the AOBO’s Managing
Agent the presence of leaks or standing moisture within their beach house. In addition, the Association may periodically
inspect and conduct tests within beach houses for the presence of moisture, water
leaks, and mold as it deems necessary or prudent. Inspections by the
Association will be coordinated by the Managing Agent with notice to the beach
house owner and such owner’s rental agent.
The Association will pay for the costs associated with performing these initial
moisture level inspections.
TESTING
Once the Association is notified of the
presence of a leak or standing moisture within a beach house, it will conduct
tests to determine the source of the leak or standing moisture, its severity,
and whether it has penetrated or has occurred within the common elements, or
penetrated or occurred within another beach house. Testing may include, without limitation,
moisture level measurements and testing for the presence and source of leaks.
PRESENCE
OF MOISTURE AND LEAKS
It
is important to immediately address any leaking or standing moisture as it will
quickly find its way through the walls and floor and cause damage to
surrounding units and common elements and potentially form mold. Upon the discovery of the presence of moisture
or a leak within a unit, the owner and owner’s rental agent will be notified immediately. The Managing Agent will repair the leak and remove the standing
moisture and undertake remediation.
REMEDIATION
Once the source
of the moisture is eliminated, the affected area must be dried completely to
prevent the growth of mold. Depending
upon its severity, this could involve a variety of methods, including removal
of drywall, application of fans or heaters, and/or removal of carpet. A unit may
need to be taken out of service to ensure the proper repairs.
EXPENSES
RELATED TO REPAIR AND REMEDIATION
All expenses incurred by the Association in
testing, in repairing the water leaks, removing standing moisture, and
remediation, including but not limited to, costs associated with the use of
certain equipment and the labor costs associated therewith, will be at
that unit owner’s expense and shall be reimbursed by the owner upon billing
from Managing Agent. Owners are responsible for all costs associated with
repairing common elements damaged as a result of owner's water leak and may be
responsible for costs associated with
other beach houses damaged as a result of
leaks or moisture originating within their beach house.
All leaks,
repairs and damages will be documented by the Managing Agent and provided to the
affected owner, the owner’s rental agent,
and the AOBO.
