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Who is responsible for replacing decks after a roof is repaired?

Q. Our condo building has 6 units. The top two units have private decks on their rooftops. The roof needs to be repaired, as all of the units are experiencing problems with leaking.

What options does our condo board have for funding emergency repairs?

Q. I am on the Board of a 13 unit condo building with not the best financial situation. Unfortunately, we just encountered a $10,000 sewer problem and we don't have sufficient funds to cover it.

Our condo is freezing! Is the association responsible for ensuring heat?

Q. I have a small 800 sf 1st floor condo which is part of a 3-story building with a common area basement below our unit. The basement space has no heat or A/C. 

Can a special assessment for a new roof on our condo building be split equally?

Q. Our 6 unit association has a major roof repair in the works. We originally assessed owners for a partial re-roof but the contractor has advised additional repair work because the damage was more extensive than originally thought.