Florida Condo Associations: Responsibilities for Window Repairs and Common Area Maintenance

1. The association’s declarations describe the boundaries of each unit and determine who is responsible for repairing property within the unit.

2. Sometimes the declarations do not clearly define the boundaries, leading to debates over who is obligated to repair certain elements like windows, doors, sliders, and skylights.

3. The association’s obligation to repair windows and maintain common areas is outlined in Florida law.

4. The materials used in windows, doors, sliders, and skylights are exposed to both the inside and outside of each unit, requiring clear boundaries in the declarations. 1. The definition of common elements in condo declarations is significant, as the association is responsible for maintaining them.
2. Some declarations may designate windows as either common elements or part of the unit, leading to disputes between owners and the association.
3. Declarations may also assign certain limited common elements to be maintained by unit owners who use them, and the association must carefully define terms like “maintenance” and “repair” in the declarations. – Declarations should clearly outline each party’s obligation for property repairs.
– Designating windows as limited common elements can help prevent disputes over responsibility for repairs.
– Clear written clarification of financial obligations for major repairs is necessary.
– Creating a chart of responsibility can provide guidance for maintenance and repair responsibilities.

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