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Owner Responsibilities and Board Duty
Some common maintenance responsibilities that fall
under the unit owner's obligations include regular cleaning,
the upkeep of appliances, and plumbing and electrical repairs
within the unit. However, there is often an interplay between
the owner's responsibilities and the board's duties with respect
to protecting the property. The unit owner's responsibility
extends to maintaining the unit's condition in compliance with
the condominium's rules and regulations. The board may (and
should) require the work to be done by licensed and insured
plumbers and electricians. Those systems, while the responsibility
of the unit owner, can have serious consequences on
the other units and even the common elements if not properly
maintained and repaired. Thus, the board has a right to protect
the other owners and the common area through its rulemaking
authority even though the rules involve work in the " castle. "
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Another example of the interplay between the unit owner's
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responsibility and the board's management of the common
area is in the maintenance and repair of windows and certain
doors, such as sliders to a balcony. While the owner is responsible
for these unit elements, the board may want to inspect
them to make sure they are watertight in order to prevent any
potential damage to other units or the common elements.
Regular inspections and timely repairs are essential to prevent
any possible future damage or safety hazards.
In some condominiums, there may be shared systems
within individual units that require maintenance by the unit
owner. These can include HVAC systems, plumbing stacks,
or electrical panels. It is important to familiarize yourself
with the specifi c maintenance requirements outlined in your
condominium's governing documents to ensure compliance
and prevent potential issues.
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