Yes. You can petition the court for a partition of the property. If the court agrees it will appoint a commissioner to appraise the property and determine a selling price. You can then purchase your co-owner's interest. Since there are added court fees and legal fees associated to the partition you should try making a fair offer directly to your co-owner.
You should discuss the situation with an attorney who specializes in real estate in your area.
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.
Yes, until the bank is the owner. The fact you're in foreclosure doesn't change the fact utilities need to be paid as well as your staff. It's not only the bank that can put you into foreclosure; even your HOA/condo association can force the sale of your home due to delinquency.
Of course you can. In most states, condo fees become liens on the condo, so a secured debt. You would have to file a C. 13 and plan to pay off the arrears as a secured debt.
There is no standard, plus all fees are negotiable. The real estate agent involved in your transaction can explain fees to you.
You can wait for the association to take action against you for the debt you owe, or you can take action and explore payment plans that fit into your current situation.
YES. Condo Fees
The board or the association manager can answer your question.
Not usually. Your monthly assessments -- fees, you write -- pay to operate the community and save money for major repairs.
Probably not. Just as you can't claim ownership of property to which you have no title.
Yes.
The outstanding fees will show up at the closing. Obtaining a certificate that there are no fees due is an automatic part of a closing on a condo unit or a property subject to any association fees.
Condominium living implies assessments, regardless of the amenities owned by the association.