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extended period of time consider following measures to prevent a burst
pipe and flood:
n First, set the thermostats to an
adequate temperature for the winter
months. Generally 55 degrees is
sufficient, but depending on the condominium (for example, oceanfront
vs. inland property), it may be safer
to set the thermostats for a higher
temperature.
n Second, unit owners should notify
management and/or the board when
they're leaving for any extended period
of time.
n Third, arrange with management,
a neighbor, family member, or
friend to periodically check on the
unit and make sure there are no
problems.
I suggest that condominium boards
enact certain rules, regulations, and
policies to help prevent burst pipes,
like requiring unit owners to maintain
specific temperatures and notifying
management/board of any extended
times away from the condominium.
This will set a standard for unit owners.
If a unit owner doesn't comply with
the standard or policy, then the board
can seek to collect the deductible from
the offending unit owner.
Almost all Rhode Island
condominium documents contain a
provision for recovery of costs due to
unit owners' negligent maintenance of
their unit.
Along with the aforementioned steps
to prevent burst pipes, some additional
measures can help save energy while
a unit is vacant. One, unplug electrical
equipment. Two, turn all lights off, or
even better, use programmable timers,
which is also good for security purposes.
Three, if you have a water heater, lower
the temperature or use the vacation
mode available on some models. Four,
shut off the refrigerator, but make sure
to give the fridge a good cleaning and
place a box of baking soda inside to
draw out moisture and prevent mold.
In conclusion, some simple
preventative steps by unit owners and
policy/rule implementation by boards
will help to protect the unit owners,
boards, and the condominium as a
whole.
Remember condominium ownership
is different than the typical singlefamily home; mistakes by one unit
owner can have an adverse ripple effect
on the entire condo.
n FREDERICK CASAVANT, ESQ., IS WITH THE FIRM
GOODMAN, SHAPIRO & LOMBARDI, LLC.
September 2015
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