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Seven years ago, the board of directors engaged professionals to conduct a contingency fund study. Upon reviewing it, the directors at the time deemed the financial contributions required from the co-owners to the contingency fund too costly. Recently, a sale of an apartment in our building failed because the buyer was informed that the common charges had not been significantly increased. We aim to bring order to our co-ownership by adhering to the recommendations of the…...
I've recently become a co-owner. The building I live in, which is over 30 years old, has 10 units. The contribution to the reserve fund is substantial. In fact, it consumes 20% of the condominium's budget! This seems excessive to me. The other co-owners share this concern and question if this rate is justified. We fear that this financial burden might jeopardize our ability to cover other essential current expenses. If this situation persists, some…...
A study of the contingency fund was recently conducted by a professional. This analysis highlighted two possible scenarios: 1. Scenario 1 (status quo): This scenario, which is not recommended by the professional, would maintain the current contributions but would result in a deficit within approximately fifteen years, requiring the use of special assessments. 2. Scenario 2: Recommended by the professional, this scenario involves a significant increase in condo fees to ensure the financial sustainability of…...