Mystery leak causes damage in Littleton condominium
KDVR Fox 31
LITTLETON, Colo. (KDVR) A mysterious leak at a Littleton condominium complex has residents concerned.
Lynda Speck told FOX31 water is seeping into her home at the Miralago Condominiums and causing extensive damage.
“Probably a minimum of $10,000 to replace all your flooring all of your baseboards cutting into the walls and replacing you know drywall,” she said.
One other resident complained about the same leak. The Homeowners Association confirms after the first leak was reported on Aug. 7, they brought in a plumbing contractor to make repairs then another leak reported on the 12th, was repaired. The kitchen lines were cleared but the leak leaves signs of growing mold behind.
“It was a leak that extended out to about half of my unit,” said Speck.
The HOA told FOX31 that the staff is investigating whether ground water is getting in from Marston Lake that sits adjacent to the building.
“I just feel I would have some type of seepage or some other kind of water issues," said Speck.
The HOA brought in an engineer to inspect the building’s exterior and grounds. They updated residents on Sept. 30 in a letter explaining that the entire community’s sewer lines were jetted and the staff is working with the owner to ensure the problem does not occur again.
Cap Management told FOX31, “It is important to mitigate leaks and control them, and the association is working hard to find the source of this particular one since no owner should have to worry that one will recur.”
Residents asked FOX31 about what else is being done to address the issue.
The HOA told the Problem Solvers it is preparing a proposal for ground water and mold testing.
The Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association told FOX31 that homeowners need additional sewer backup coverage for damage that occurs through the owner’s plumbing system.