water leak responsibility between meter and house shutoff valve.?

WE have a water leak in the 12 foot pipe from the meter to the townhouse shutoff valve. This is a homeowners association where they are responsible for all exterior problems, paint. roof, landscape. I take care of interior problems and maintainance. Who pays to repair this 12 foot water line? Should cost 700-800 dollars to move line to edge of patio, as it is under 10 by 10 ft patio.

You are probably responsible, but check with the association just to be sure.

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5 Responses to “water leak responsibility between meter and house shutoff valve.?”

tysdad62271 on February 24th, 2010 at 10:53 am

You are probably responsible, but check with the association just to be sure.
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plumber on February 24th, 2010 at 11:43 am

from the end of said meter to the start of your pipe to the house is all yours that point back is theirs.
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Wounded Duck on February 24th, 2010 at 12:15 pm

Downstream of the meter is your responsibility
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Rawstuff 007 on February 24th, 2010 at 12:25 pm

In most municipalities, the city’s responsibility ends at the water shut off. From the shut off to the meter, and into the home(s) is the responsibility of the homeowner. Check with your local utility to confirm this.
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pcbeachrat on February 24th, 2010 at 12:50 pm

This is not a municipility problem or cities..but If your contract says they take care of outside problems..then this line is outside..simple…if you have that on paper and signed..the homeowner association is liable
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