The Property
The individual units are owned by the owner. In addition, each owner has exclusive use of one designated parking spot or driveway and the patio area immediately adjacent to the unit. The unit boundaries and exclusive-use areas are described in the Declaration.
Rent or Lease of Units
Owners renting or leasing their units remain responsible for all of the obligations along with their tenants. All tenants must sign an agreement with the owner in which the tenant agrees to be bound by the Declaration, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Corporation. A copy of this agreement, along with the tenant's name and phone number and a copy of the lease MUST be filed with the Property Manager each time the unit is rented.
Responsibilities for Maintenance and Repair
One of the advantages of owning a condominium is that much of the maintenance of the common elements, including the exterior structure of the units, is covered by the common budget and done by contractors hired by the Board of Directors. This means that owners can avoid many of the headaches common to single-home owners such as roof repairs, exterior painting, snow clearing, etc. However it should be noted that, unlike rental property, all owners share responsibility for our property.
The Corporation is responsible for repairing and maintaining the common elements, the common grounds and the exterior of the units (excluding damage caused by owners, their guests or tenants).
It should be noted that the Corporation’s responsibility to repair and maintain excludes any improvements or additions made by current or previous owners, e.g. additional windows, chimneys, fences, decks or porches, etc. In addition, the owner is responsible for all damage that may be caused to their unit or to any common elements, including damage caused by any additions, alterations or improvements. Any required maintenance of additions, alterations or improvements is the responsibility of the owner. In addition, the owner is responsible for the maintenance of his/her exclusive-use area, including care of the lawn. Please refer to the table below before calling the Property Manager with a maintenance request.
Responsibilities
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Corporation |
Unit Owner |
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Replacement and repair of standard* windows |
Window cleaning Crank handle repair and replacement Cleaning and maintenance of the window operating mechanism Replacement and repair of torn window screens Broken glass (unless the broken glass is caused by unforeseen circumstances / defective product) Replacement and repair of windows added by unit owners, both past and present. |
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Replacement and repair of exterior doors, including caulking; replacement of front storm doors. |
Door locks and handles (hardware) Weather stripping Repairs to screen doors |
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Replacement and repair of condo-installed fences
Replacement and repair of garage doors |
Replacement and repair of any fences and gates, or fence modifications added by the owner, past, present or future Weather stripping on garage doors |
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Electrical deficiencies in parking bollards, exterior plugs and main boxes |
Electrical deficiencies in internal unit wiring |
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Common area lighting and standard* exclusive-use exterior light fixtures |
Replacement of exclusive-use exterior light bulbs All upgraded exclusive-use exterior light fixtures |
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Flashing, roofing, original chimneys |
Cleaning and maintenance of fireplaces and owner-installed chimneys. |
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Dryer vents |
Insulation |
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Foundation leaks |
Minor soil subsidence, settlement and erosion next to the foundation of the owner’s unit |
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Original steps and asphalt in exclusive-use areas. Patio stones in common areas |
Owner-modified front steps and/or decks and exclusive-use area patios, including patio stones in exclusive-use areas. |
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Any damage to the common elements caused by resident |
* Standard means items specified in the Standard Unit Bylaw (i.e. not owner-installed).