Who Owns My Balcony and Deck?
“Kay, the balconies and decks in our building are only accessible through our individual units. Our board says we are going to be assessed for repairs to the damaged balconies. Some of us don’t have any damage. Shouldn’t the owners of the damaged balconies be the only ones assessed?” — J.M., Florida
Dear J.M.: Associations have common areas and limited common areas. A common area might be something like a park, a pool, or a street. A limited common area might be a part of the lawn that’s fenced off for the use of a particular unit owner. This issue is important for maintenance, repair and replacement responsibility. The financial ramifications of these differences can be enormous!...
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By Kay Senay
February 2010