Condo Windows - Shared Property?

I am wondering if windows are considered shared property for a condo. If not and I am responsible for fixing them, can I install any new framing and windows I like?

Dan

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dan
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get a copy of your condo bylaws/deed restrictions and read them? any advice would be a guess.

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lee houston

They can be. Or not. Depends on your particular condo.

I suggest you read the paperwork you signed before moving in.

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AZ Nomad

Gotta read your documents. Our condo unit (our part) is defined as the area contained by the interior of the unfinished interior wall. Doors and windows are not mentioned, so it sounds like windows are the common areas since they are outside the line by which our part of the condo is defined.

Stylewise, you probably would be making a "material alteration" by choosing a different style/type of window. In our condo (and state?), material alterations require vote of the association. I would expect objection to that, which is logical. A unit owner in our condo wanted to put in different size/style of window and it would have made the building look pretty goofy.

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Norminn

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It all depends on your association's rules.

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ktos

They may not be shared property, but there might be restrictions on replacements or alterations that are viewable from the street such as, colors, awnings, air conditioning units, shutters, etc.

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Willshak

Check the CC&R's and/or call the HOA/management company.

Window repairs may or may not be your responsibility.

You may have other responsibilities -- for example, in my last condo there were even restrictions on the type/color of blinds/drapes.

It will (or should) all be defined in the HOA paperwork.

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Malcolm Hoar

Who would you be sharing them with? Peeping Tom?

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Edwin Pawlowski

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Dave

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