Condominium boards are frequently asked by unit owners for approval to modify common area of the building. These changes can include items such new skylights, decks, privacy shades, BBQs and solar tubes. While boards are often happy to support these changes which add to the owners enjoyment of their home, they need to be careful that these agreements are drafted in a way that establishes who will be responsible for these new elements of the common area. Steps to take include registering an easement on the title of the unit owners’ property so that any future owner of the unit knows from the outset what they are responsible for.
