Apartment & Complex Management Blog

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Noise Problem in an Apartment: Legal Limits and Solution

Noise is the most complained-about problem in apartment living. Which noise is normal, and which is a legal violation? Where is the complaint made?

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Roof, Facade, and Common-Area Repairs: Who Pays?

When the roof leaks or the facade requires repair, the argument "why should I pay, this doesn't concern my floor" arises. However, common-area repairs concern all owners.

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The Apartment Garden and Rules for Using Common Areas

The garden is the common area most often subject to attempts at appropriation. Can the ground-floor resident reserve the garden for their own use, and how does everyone benefit from it?

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Elevator Use and Fault Responsibility

The elevator is one of the most critical common pieces of equipment in an apartment. Whose responsibility is maintenance, who pays for a fault, and is annual inspection mandatory?

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Unauthorized Construction and Interference on Common Areas

What KMK says about unauthorized construction and interference on common areas of apartments and complexes — legal remedies and manager duties.