Understanding Common-Interest Developments: Benefits and Responsibilities
A common-interest development (CID) includes projects with individually owned units that share common usage and financial responsibility for certain areas. This form of development encompasses options such as condominiums, time shares, and planned communities.
The Beauty of Shared Amenities§
One of the most significant advantages of a CID is that unit owners can enjoy unique amenities without shouldering the total cost. Consider an individual pool versus a community pool as an example. If a homeowner installs a pool, they bear the entire installation and ongoing maintenance expenses. Conversely, in a CID with 100 units and a communal pool, each owner only needs to cover 1% of those costs while still enjoying full access to the pool.
The Role of Homeowners’ Associations§
To effectively manage these shared spaces and responsibilities, homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are established. Builders typically initiate these associations during the construction and initial selling phases. Over time, as a certain number of units are bought by owners, the management of the association transitions to resident control. 며:
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