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<p class="MsoNormal">Listmates:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I represent a condominium unit owner who has suffered multiple floods in his unit as a result of a failing plumbing system – a common area. His kitchen and living room have been un-useable since September 2014. The HOA has not responded
to our letters so we are in the process of filing suit.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I’m wondering if RCW 4.24.630 applies to condos? I acknowledge that the statute says land, and it does apply to timber claims, but it is also a general statute on waste. I am, again, thinking outside the box here.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Apart from the uphill battle I will likely face on equating a condo with “land” (I’m happy to take that argument up), do you see any other reason why this statute would not apply in this circumstance?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Trespass is also available it seems to me.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All thoughts appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks.<o:p></o:p></p>
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