City construction caused a crack or leak in sewer system causing property issues. What do I do?
Asked in Sarasota, FL on December 26, 2025 Last answered on February 24, 2026I acquired a condo and there were no issues with the unit until the City of Venice commenced a capital improvement project on a sewer lift station (which should have only been 2 weeks) sitting adjacent to my condo unit. Work completed several weeks later. Replacement of a new gravity pipe caused a crack or leak on a shared vent branch in my unit. HOA and City of Venice are avoiding responsibility. Owner left with sewage gases and pressure issues unresolved.
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Free Consultation The first thing is obvious- keep regular photos and document the damage.
Report to your Condo Manager, who should at least put this issue on a Board Meeting Agenda for a vote or consideration of Condo members. Report to your the City Commission, and the Department that caused the damage. And see if you can get local paper to do some reporting.
Since its nor "your" property, you likely do not have standing to sue directly, but te Condo should take action of its impacting the Condo's property.
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