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Read your governing documents to determine who owns the storm windows, or if the definition of storm windows is written there. There is no standard in condominiums about who owns storm windows. In fact, there is no standard about ownership of windows.
When one considers the elements of windows: glass, sash, sill, frame and/or layers, and so forth, most governing documents do not define who owns each element. The astute board will make these definitions early on, based on maintenance, preservation and protection of commonly owned elements.
This may mean that if all the windows are the same, the association may choose to own all the window elements. If, however, nearly every window is different, there are different building styles and so forth, the association may choose to define 'a hole in the wall' for each window opening and pass window ownership -- including all the elements -- on to the owner.
(Associations may have the same definition work ahead for doors, sliding glass doors and so forth.)
There are downsides to unit ownership of windows, primarily among them the refusal of a unit owner to replace or repair a window that leaks.
There are also downsides to association ownership of windows, based on unit owners with more and larger windows benefiting from payment for maintenance by owners with fewer and smaller windows.
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Are the exterior windows doors and screens considered common areas of a condo association?
Depends on your MAINTAINENCE agreement
Are unbuilt lots considered common areas of a condo association?
No, only defined "common areas" owned by the condo association are considered common areas, and unbuilt lots usually belong to an individual (e.g., the developer or an investor). If the association owns them, they are most likely reserved for sale to a future tenant/builder, although the proceeds of the sale will go to the association.
If I file bankruptcy and I'm on the deed for my son's condo can they take the condo away?
Your interest in the condo will be considered part of your assets.
How do you get in the apartment on wimpy kid island?
To get in the apartment/condo you jump up the windows and stay to the far right of the C windows.
Who owns the windows in the condo?
Read your governing documents to determine who owns the windows.The dilemma is this: windows may be made up of many elements, including and not limited to:glass, multiple panesframessills, internal and externalscreenssashescasementsshutterscasingshingesaccessoriesetceteraOften, associations want to own all window elements except glass, because windows are integral to the weather barrier envelope for the building. (When glass is broken accidentally, unless owned otherwise, residents pay to replace broken glass.) However, unless your 'window' ownership is defined this way, different interests may own different elements of your 'windows'.
IF my upstairs condo is untouched by a flood but the building's ground floor is damaged so badly that the entire building is unlivable would my flood insurance protect me?
Let's first review what a condo is. A condominium is an arrangement in which you own your own living space outright (your condo apartment), and you share joint ownership (with all the other condo owners) of the common spaces. There will be (at least) two insurance policies in effect: (1) the condo association policy, which covers (at least) the common areas, and (2) your own personal policy, which covers the contents of your condo apartment, and depending upon your coverage, may also cover the internal structural elements (walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures, countertops, etc.) of your specific condo unit. Since there is no damage to your condo unit, your personal condo insurance will probably not apply, even if you have flood insurance. So, the answer to your question depends upon what type of policy your condo association holds. You should therefore ask your condo association.
In what instances would a condo assn not be responsible for attic mold because of lack of ventilation?
In every jurisdiction I am aware of, a condo association is made responsible for proper care and maintenance of all "common elements". So the first question is whether the attics are common elements (or limited common elements). If they are common elements the association is usually responsible, and if limited common elements you have to look at the condominium declaration because it may assign primary obligation, but will usually say the association if it's more than one owner that's affected or could be affected. If the builder is still on the hook, then the builder is responsible to the association. if the lack of ventilation was caused by the unit owner (blocking up a vent, say) the unit owner would be responsible to the association for damaging the common elements. In any event every condominium association should have its own legal counsel, and I suggest the association engages counsel for this purpose.
Is the walkway on the roof that residents living on the roof use to enter there condo a common area?
is the walkway on the roof (which the 4th floor residedence use to reach ther condo) common are to all residents
How gnats or no-see-um-punkies get in your condo?
through open doors, screen doors, windows, and from some animals
Have Florida legislators passed a law to force condo owners to pay their condo fees?
no but trying to If a condo owner falls more than 90 days in arrears of association, the right to use common areas can be suspended by the association until such dues are paid.
What are average condo insurance rates in Illinois?
Average condo insurance rates in Illinois are 4.69%. This varies greatly depending on what part of the city you live in, but 4.69% is the common mean and average.
New Condo Owners?
You finally purchased the condo you have always dreamed of. Now it's time to insure your possession. When purchasing condo insurance it's important to know you are going to need two kinds of insurance. Your homeowners insurance covers your new home and a master policy covers the common areas in the condo. The master policy is provided by the condo association. As stated above it covers the common areas in the complex such as the roof, basement and sidewalks. Make sure you read the fine print in this policy, as you don't want to be surprised if something happens. Ask your agent if your insurance coverage will protect you when and if something happens in one of the common areas.
