Every question on this site
All 43 questions, sorted by what is happening. The note beside each says whose problem it tends to be, as a starting point. Your own documents decide.
Water is coming in
- Water is coming through my ceiling. What do I do first? Not clear yet
- Water came through my condo ceiling from upstairs. Who pays? Not clear yet
- I rent, and water came through the ceiling. Who pays for my things? You rent: start with your landlord
- My unit leaked into the one below. Am I responsible? Not clear yet
- There's a wet spot on a wall between units. Whose pipe is it? Not clear yet
- There's a brown stain on my ceiling, but nothing is dripping. Does it matter? Not clear yet
- The leak stopped. How fast does everything have to dry? Not clear yet
- A fire sprinkler is dripping in my apartment. What can I do? Probably the association's
Weak water or no hot water
- Why is my water pressure so weak on an upper floor? Probably the association's
- What is a booster pump, and who looks after it? Probably the association's
- Only one faucet in my apartment is weak. Who fixes that? Probably yours
- Why does hot water take so long to reach my apartment? Probably the association's
- Why does my shower go cold when a neighbor uses water? Not clear yet
- There's no hot water. Is it just me or the whole building? Not clear yet
Drains back up or something smells
- My kitchen sink keeps backing up. Is it my drain or the building's? Not clear yet
- Sewage came up into my tub. What now? Probably the association's
- Why are soap suds coming up in my sink? Probably the association's
- Why does my apartment smell like a sewer? Not clear yet
- I smell gas in the hallway or my unit. What should I do? Not clear yet
Noises in the walls
- Why do the pipes bang in my apartment? Not clear yet
- I hear water running in the wall, even at night. Is that a leak? Not clear yet
- Why does my drain gurgle when a neighbor runs water? Probably the association's
A bill or assessment arrived
- The building wants to replace its risers. What should I ask before paying? Probably the association's
- What actually happens inside my unit during a riser project? Probably the association's
- What does condo insurance (HO-6) do after a water leak? Probably yours
- The association billed me the master policy deductible. Can it? Not clear yet
- Does renters insurance cover a leak or a sewer backup? You rent: start with your landlord
- Flood, leak or sewer backup: which insurance applies in a condo? Not clear yet
- Why is our shared water bill so high, and how do apartments split it? Not clear yet
- My landlord won't fix the leak. What are my options? You rent: start with your landlord
You want to change something
- Do I need permission to remodel my condo bathroom? Probably yours
- Can I move a toilet or sink in my condo? Probably yours
- Can I add a washing machine to my apartment? Probably yours
- How often should I change the washing machine hoses? Probably yours
- Are leak sensors worth it in a condo or apartment? Probably yours
- My water heater is in a closet. What should I watch for? Probably yours
- Can I put a water softener or filter in my apartment? Probably yours
You want to understand your building
- What are risers and stacks, in plain words? Probably the association's
- How do I find out which pipes are mine? Not clear yet
- Where are the water shutoffs in my unit? Probably yours
- The building is shutting off the water tomorrow. How do I get ready? Probably the association's
- What kind of pipes does an older building have, and should I worry? Probably the association's
- How is plumbing different in a high-rise versus a garden-style building? Not clear yet