Additionally, condo owners often don't own the land their unit is built on—they lease it from the condo association—which can lead to different restrictions regarding renovations or modifications.
Additionally, condo owners often don't own the land their unit is built on—they lease it from the condo association—which can lead to different restrictions regarding renovations or modifications.
O HUD Rule 4000.1 which also applies to FHA states: A Site inium refers to a project of Single Family, totally detached dwellings encumbered by a Declaration of inium covenants or a inium form of ownership. They have no shared garages or any other attached buildings.
Generally, a condo owner in California is responsible for the interior of their unit. The Condo Association (or HOA), is responsible for shared areas and the structure of the building.
Condo Ownership When you buy a condo, you own the interior of the unit. Unlike an apartment, where you need the landlord's permission to make changes, you can do whatever you like to the interior of your unit. You're also responsible for interior repairs and maintenance.
If the pipes are only inside individual units or houses, they're the unit owners' to handle. However, when the plumbing serves multiple units and extends into common walls, shared spaces, or underground, it usually becomes the HOA's responsibility.
Leaks in your unit are your responsibility, so you will need to call a plumber for repair. If the leak appears to be from a common area water line, call the Association's property manager. Provide as many details as possible about the nature and location of the leak.
Laws always supersede governing documents IF they conflict and the law applies to your HOA. In California, the Davis-Stirling Act may take precedent over general corporation codes because it's specific to HOAs.
Common areas generally pertain to the properties and amenities of an HOA that all homeowners can use. These include hallways, elevators, sidewalks, pools, parks, and fitness centers. The HOA is typically responsible for maintaining and repairing these shared areas.