Q:How will I determine if a maintenance issue is my responsibility or the Association's?
Q1
A: The Master Deed describes in detail the general common elements and the limited common elements (generally only for the individual co-owners use) and the division of upkeep, repair and replacement of the common and limited common elements between the association and each individual co-owner.
Q2
A: Co-owners should look in the Condominium By-Laws under the Use and Occupancy Section, as well as the Condominium Rules and Regulations. The condominium by-laws were recorded at the very onset of the developments. The Rules and Regulations are likely no recorded, but are regulations adopted by the Board of Directors from time to time. A copy of the current Rules and Regulations is available once you log in on your associations page.
Q3
A: Have your insurance agent call the Associations insurance agent.
Q4
A: Satellite dishes may only be installed with
PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION
from the Board of Directors.
Satellite dishes may be installed on limited common elements, so if reception is available, satellite dishes may be installed on deck surfaces. Satellite dishes may never be installed on roofs, on any part of the condo building or on a railing or any building components.
In some cases, antennas or satellite dishes may not allow for an acceptable signal to receive television reception. If such reception is not possible, the rules do not allow
co-owners to use any other common areas.
Co-owners are advised to ensure that they may receive appropriate reception on their exclusive use area
prior
to purchasing a satellite dish or signing any agreement relating to the subscription to any satellite service.
Co-owners who have installed their satellite in an unapproved area will be required to remove it at their expense.
To view the FCC guidelines for the installation of satellite dishes visit
www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html
Q5
A: The Board of Directors has a fiduciary responsibility to the Association to act in the best interest of all owners. Board functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Develop an annual budget and determine the amount of monthly assessments
• Employ contractors for the efficient management and operation of the condominium development
• Adopt, amend, and enforce rules and regulations
• Resolve disputes among co-owners
• Establish and operate books of accounts
• Obtain insurance for the condominium property as indicated in the legal documents
• Authorize the execution of contracts
• Manage repairs, additions and improvements to, or alterations of, the condominium property
Serving on the Board gives residents the opportunity to be involved with the Association and with issues that impact their community.
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