Why Accessible Common Areas matter during a Vancouver Condo Inspection

Every condo complex or building has common areas and in many cases these common areas are a major selling point for potential condo buyers. That is why it is important that these common areas be included in a condo inspection when you are looking to buy a condo unit. In today’s blog we will be looking at why accessible common areas matter during a Vancouver condo inspection.

What are Common Areas?

Common Areas refer to any shared area in a Vancouver condo complex or building. These can be as simple as lobbies, hallways, elevators or as extravagant as fitness centers, conference rooms and pools. For condos with outdoor spaces common areas also include green spaces, playgrounds, pathways and roadways. These areas are usually administered by the governing body of the condo complex or building and are collectively paid for by all owners.

Why Common Areas matter in a Vancouver Condo Inspection?

Common areas can reveal a lot of information about a condo complex or building to a home inspector. If they are poorly maintained or old that could mean that there will be an increase in condo fees to pay for repairs or to update the facilities. They could also be an indicator of the overall health of the condo complex or building, poor maintenance in common areas could mean poor maintenance of the units themselves. If Condo Inspectors cannot access these areas they cannot give potential condo buyers a full picture of the health of the building and what they can expect when they move in. If you are planning on buying a Vancouver Condo, it is in your best interests to coordinate with the seller or the administrating body to gain access to the common areas so they can be inspected.

We hope we have been able to show you why accessible common areas matter during a Vancouver condo inspection. If you have any questions about condo inspections, please feel free to contact us.

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