Building Rules Relating to Responsibility for Maintenance, Repair and Replacement

 

The following tables are intended as an informal ready reference guide to the allocations of duties as between the Association and the individual co-owners.  This matrix is not an official document.  The actual governing authorities are the Master Deed and the Condominium Bylaws.

There are exceptions that may apply to what is shown below.  These exceptions may shift the duty to perform work and/or the duty to pay for work.

 

Item

Association

Co-Owners

Authority Article IV Master Deed

Road

x

 

4.01(a)+4.03(b)

Parking Spaces

x

 

4.01(a)+4.03(b)

Garage Driveway

x

 

4.02®+4.03(a)(iii)

Sidewalk (outside unit gate)

x

 

4.01(a)+4.03(b)

Sidewalk (inside unit gate)

 

x*

4.02(n)+4.03(a)(i)

Storm Sewers

x

 

4.01(k)+4.03(b)

Sanitary Sewers System

x

 

4.01(j)+4.03(b)

Water Distribution System

x

 

4.01(h)+4.03(b)

Gas Line Network (up to each unit meter)

x

 

4.01(g)+4.03(b)

Gas Lines (from unit meter to appliance)

 

x

4.02(e)+4.03(a)(i)

Gas Fixtures (connected after meter)

 

x

4.02(f)+4.03(a)(i)+CBL Art 1 §4

Electrical Wiring Network (up to each units meter)

x

 

4.01©+4.03(b)

Electrical Wiring Network (from each unit’s meter to appliance)

 

x

4.02(a)+4.03(a)(i)

Electrical Fixtures (Including switches, plugs, etc.)

 

x

4.02(b)+4.03(a)(i)+CBL Art V §4

Landscape Maintenance (outside courtyards)

x

 

4.01(a)+4.03(b)

Landscape Maintenance (inside courtyards)

 

x

4.02(n)+4.03(a)(i)

* Association will be responsible for repair of the entry walkways. 

Item

Association

Co-Owners

Authority Article IV Master Deed

Snow Removal (outside of gate)

x

 

4.01(a)+4.03(b)

Snow Removal (inside of gate)

 

x*

4.02(n)+4.03(a)(i)

Plumbing Network (up to point of connection with unit)

x

 

4.01(h)+4.03(b)

Plumbing Network (after meter to point of connection with fixture)

 

x

4.02(h)+4.03(a)(i)

Plumbing Fixtures (inside units)

 

x

4.02(i)+4.03(a)(i)

Sump Pumps

 

x

4.02(i)+4.03(a)(i)

Telephone Wiring Network(up to point of connection with junction boxes)

x

 

4.01(i)+4.03(b)

Telephone Wiring Network (from junction boxes to equipment)

 

x

4.02(d)+4.03(a)(i)

Roofs

x

 

4.01(p)+4.03(b)

Gutters

x

 

4.01(q)+4.03(b)

Foundations and Supporting Columns

x

 

4.01(p)+4.03(b)

Garage Floors

x

 

4.01(p)+4.03(b)

Garage Door (man door into unit)

 

x

4.02 (p) + 4.03 (a) (i)

Garage Door Overhead, 16ft wide (incl. springs, tracks, hardware other than opener)

x

 

4.01(p)+4.03(b)

Entry Door Hardware (front entrance and garage man door)

 

x

 

CBL, Art V, Sec 4, Para (b)

* Association will be responsible for snow removal of the entry walkways.

Item

Association

Co-Owners

Authority Article IV Master Deed

Garage Door Opener

 

x

4.02(q)+4.03(a)(i)

Exterior Walls & Siding

x

 

4.01(p)+4.03(b)

Interior Partition Walls

 

x

CBL Art V §4

Drywall *

x

 

4.01(p)+4.03©+4.03(b)

Floor Coverings (tile, carpet, parquet, linoleum, etc.)

 

x

4.02(w)+4.03(a)(i)+CBL Art V §4

Wall Coverings (paint, paper, paneling, mirrors, tile, etc.)

 

x

4.02(w)+4.03(a)(i)+CBL Art V §4

Windows *

x

 

4.01(p)+4.03(b)

Screens

x

 

4.03©

Doors (in perimeter walls)

x

 

4.01(p)+4.03(b)

Doors (i.e. bedrooms, bath, etc.)

 

x

3.15+CBL Art V §4

Decks (Walkways to front door only)

x

 

4.02(l)+4.03(a)(i)

Exterior Walls, door hardware

x

 

4.01(p)+4.03(b)

Fireplace Combustion Chamber

 

x

4.02(t)+4.03(a)(i)

Wrought Iron Gates

x

 

4.02(m)+4.03(a)(i)

Lighting (Street)

x

 

4.01(e)+4.03(b)

Lighting (Patio, Porch and Entrance)

 

x

4.02©+4.03(a)(i)

Lighting (Garage Fixture)

x

 

4.02©+4.03(a)(i)

Master Antenna

x

 

4.02(s)+4.03(a)(i)

Fixtures, Appliance, Interior Trim

 

x

CBL Art V §4 Master Deed 3.15

* Special exceptions to these delegations may apply. 

Refer to Master Deed, Article IV §4.03©

 

The easiest way to understand the concept of condominium ownership and responsibility is to see it as an apartment that is owned.

 

Ownership extends inward from your interior walls, floors and ceilings. In addition unit owners are partners with all the other owners in the association regarding the exterior structure (the foundation, exterior walls and roof) as well as any common areas and amenities.

 

How do you know what the owner maintains and what the association maintains? In general, the association will take care of all of the exterior upkeep of the buildings and grounds. This can vary somewhat from association to association, so it is important for a condominium buyer to have a clear idea of exactly what will (or will not) be covered.

 

What's Mine and What's Ours

Potential condominium buyers are looking for the separation of maintenance responsibilities between their unit and the common elements. The first step in determining such is researching the association's legal documents to identify the physical assets that the association is responsible for and those that the individual unit owner has responsibility to maintain.

 

Three Types of Elements

Generally speaking, the governing documents will address that the Association is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Common Elements. The Association shall maintain, repair, and replace all physical assets designated as Common Elements, whether located inside or outside the Units. Unit owners are obligated to maintain, repair, and replace physical assets designated as within the boundaries of the Unit or Limited Common Elements.

 

The grid to the left outlines the maintenance responsibilities