HOA sends New York condo owner $40k flooring repair bill for damage from work done before they bought the unit, claiming vague “environmental issues” make it the owner’s responsibility – FAIL Blog

What’s funny, in a dark administrative way, is how HOAs act both all‑powerful and completely helpless at the same time. They can fine you for leaving out the wrong trash bin but cannot be reached when their own contractor screws up. They love procedure until procedure costs them money. Then, suddenly, it’s all “environmental factors” and cold weather from last year.