Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

Definition of ''Condemn''

I own a condo that was declared unsafe by the County and a Engineering firm. During an evaluation of the structure, it was found that the building had structural damage. It so happend that my unit was vacant at the time and a letter issued by the County told residenced that no additional weight could be added to the structure. This is unfair and I need to know if one out of 15 units can be declared ''condemned'' when they all share the same problem.

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Asked on 2/05/08, 7:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Definition of ''Condemn''

The fact that your unit was condemned doesn't mean that the others won't be or shouldn't be. Each unit is a separate legal entity in the eyes of the county. Since there is presumably a common problem, the owners association should get together and figure out a solution. Hopefully you all have budgeted for reserves in your condo fees that could resolve such a problem.

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Answered on 2/05/08, 9:29 am


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