Special Assessments in Condos

As condos continue to age, as apartment buildings are converted to condos and as concerns grow regarding condos that are being built quickly in an effort to meet growing demands, special assessments are becoming increasingly commonplace. While special assessments may not be too problematic for those who do not plan to buy or sell a condo in the near future, they can cause problems when it comes time to close on a sale. This is particularly true when the condominium board has an acceleration clause, which requires all assessments to be payable immediately when a unit is sold, or when something goes wrong with the building shortly after the buyer moves in.

Whether you are the seller who is trying to maintain as much equity as possible or you are the buyer who wants to avoid getting hit by assessments shortly after moving in, you will certainly want to know more about how you can avoid these fees. The best way to keep yourself protected from these special assessments is to add a clause to your contract that requires the other party to pay certain assessments. For example, if you are the buyer, you may add a clause that states, "The Seller is responsible to pay all special assessments levied by the condominium board up to and including the Completion Day, no matter when actually due and payable." With this clause in place, the seller will have to pay all assessments that are approved by the board prior to closing, even if they are not levied until after the closing.

If you are the seller, you can protect yourself from special assessments by adding a clause that reads, "The Buyer is responsible to pay all special assessments levied by the condominium board after final acceptance, no matter when actually due and payable." With this clause, you will not have to pay any special assessments that are voted upon after the purchase price has been negotiated and you have entered into a contract. You would, however, still be obligated to pay any pre-existing assessments that are due and payable by the closing date.

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