A common element is defined as all portions of the property except the units. Examples of common elements include fitness centers, elevators, lobbies, walkways, lighting in common hallways, garbage collection areas, swimming pools, landscaping, club houses, and more. What is a Limited Common Element?
Examples of limited common elements include windows, balconies, driveways, elevators, clubhouses, and swimming pools.
If the water leak originates from a common element of the inium building, such as the roof, foundation, plumbing in shared walls or common pipes, the condo association is generally responsible for repairs.
If water damage originates from a common area, like a burst pipe in a hallway or a leaking roof, it is generally the HOA's responsibility to address and repair the damage. However, individual condo owners are typically responsible for maintaining and repairing their unit's interior.
Condo Association's Plumbing Responsibilities Generally, the association is accountable for maintaining and repairing plumbing systems in common areas and shared spaces .
The HOA covers the exterior and all interior finishes, such as doors, windows, siding, shower/tub, vanity/cabinets, paint, baseboards/trim, light fixtures and floor coverings. Unit owners are responsible for the HOA deductible on their insurance policy.
As a general rule, individual condo owners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and drains within their own units. This includes addressing clogs, leaks, and any other issues that arise within the pipes and drains that serve only their unit.
This means common elements could include, but are not limited to, all the following: land, foundations, hallways, stairways, entrances and exits, common parking areas, storage areas, basement, roof, incinerator, pipes, ducts, electrical wiring and conduits, central heating and air, public utility lines, floors, ...
Common elements are owned in undivided shares by all inium unit owners as tenants in common and include portions of the inium shared or used in common by the inium's residents. Examples of common elements are: Building structural components and systems. Lobbies.