Garage
An enclosed vehicle storage area that may be individually owned, limited common area, or part of a shared parking structure. In condominiums with shared garages, the garage structure is typically a common element maintained by the association, while individual garage doors and interior spaces may be the owner responsibility. Garage ventilation, lighting, and fire safety systems require regular maintenance and inspection.
Example in Context
The board allocated $120,000 from reserves to replace the underground garage's failing ventilation system after carbon monoxide sensors triggered multiple alarms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for the garage door in a condo?
In shared parking garages, the garage structure and common entry doors are typically association responsibility. Individual garage doors assigned to specific units may be the owner's responsibility for day-to-day maintenance (such as opener mechanisms) while the association maintains the door itself as a limited common element. The declaration specifies the exact allocation.