Can I be held responsible for damage to my neighbor's unit?

Yes, you can be held responsible for damage to your neighbor’s unit in California. This is because condo law in California holds each unit owner responsible for any damage caused to the common area as well as the damage to other units. This means that if damage is caused to your neighbor’s unit due to your negligence or carelessness, then you may be held liable for the full costs of the repair. For example, if you were to forget to turn off the water in your kitchen sink and the water overflows to your neighbor’s unit, you would be responsible for the cost of repairs. Similarly, if you damaged your neighbor’s unit due to an accident in your own unit, then you would also be held liable for the costs of repair. It is important to note that if the damage to your neighbor’s unit was caused by another person who lives in the same condo, then that person would be solely responsible for the costs of repair. However, if the damage was caused by something in your unit, then you must take responsibility for the cost of repair. Therefore, as a condo owner in California, it is important that you are aware of how condo law works and that you take responsibility for any damage caused to your neighbor’s unit. If not, you may be held liable for the full costs of repair.

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