Recover For Property Damage In Your Co-Op Or Condominium

Property damage in co-ops and condominiums raises complex questions about responsibility and recovery. Water damage from a pipe burst may originate in a neighbor’s unit but destroy your apartment. The building’s structural failure may damage multiple units. A contractor hired by the board may negligently damage common areas or individual units. Electrical or plumbing failures may cause widespread harm. When property is damaged, the critical questions are: who is responsible, and who pays for repairs? Shareholders and unit owners should not bear the cost of damage caused by building negligence, contractor misconduct, or their neighbors’ carelessness. Sverd Law Firm has successfully pursued property damage claims on behalf of residents to hold responsible parties accountable and recover the full cost of repair and restoration.

Common Property Damage Scenarios

Property damage disputes arise frequently in residential buildings. Water intrusion from the building’s roof, exterior walls, or plumbing systems may damage multiple units. The board may hire a contractor to perform work that negligently damages units or common areas. A neighbor’s negligence—leaving a bathtub running, failing to maintain their unit—may cause water damage to units below. Building equipment failure may result in flooding, loss of heat, or other damage. Structural problems or deferred maintenance may cause damage to individual units. In each case, the responsible party—whether the building corporation, a negligent contractor, or the neighbor at fault—should bear the cost of repair, not the resident whose property was damaged.

We Pursue Your Damage Claims

Sverd Law Firm investigates property damage, determines responsibility, and pursues claims against the building corporation, contractors, or neighbors at fault. We obtain repair estimates and expert testimony, and we pursue recovery of the full cost of restoration, including loss of use and diminished value when applicable.

Let Us Handle Your Case

If your property has been damaged in your co-op or condominium, email us to schedule your initial consultation today.