Condo Association - Generally, should a patio in bad need of repair be replaced by the association?

Question

I should add that I am talking about a concrete patio behind my townhouse/condo. Is the answer different if it is the sidewalk running up to my front door?

Answer 1

we'll I know you don't want to hear this,but Yes It's the Association. It's in your CC&R's look it up..Sorry Anything outside is the responsibilety of the Association. In my complex there are two types of floor plans mine which is a back patio and units with a balcony. All the balcony's required severe work i.e rotting wood. The ENTIRE complex was charged a special assesment of $2500.00 to cover the cost of repairs...Do you think I was Pissed!! It went to arbitration and we lost..even those who had back patios had to pay. That's the fun of owning a condo!!

Answer 2

If it is a patio attached to a condo, then it is the condo owner's responsibility.

If it is a patio for general use by all, like a patio around a pool or in a garden for the whole complex, then it is the association's responsibility, and they will use money from all of the owners to pay for it.

Answer 3

Hold on a minute. It could be either you or the association, depending on the association documents you were given before you signed on the dotted line.

Answer 4

Usually, everything on the exterior is the responsibility of the association. I have seen some exceptions. Read your association documents.

Answer 5

No, it should be replaced or repaired by the owner of the condo that it is attached to.

cheers.

Answer 6

The associations, you'll have to stay on their butts though.

Answer 7

No.
You have to fix your own patio.