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Default rule and exceptions
R.C. § 5311.04: the common elements are owned by all unit owners as tenants in common, but a board may designate limited common areas for individual units, and those improvements are maintained and insured by the owner of the unit to which the limited common area is appurtenant.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Property owner | Maintain and insure the deck/patio/fence assigned to the owner's unit as a limited common element; typically pull the permit for that owner-maintained improvement. |
| City / public agency | The association maintains the general common elements (structure, grounds) not assigned as limited common elements. |
| Exceptions | The declaration/board resolution controls which items are limited common elements |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 14, 2026.
The common elements of a condominium property are owned by the unit owners as tenants in common, and the ownership shall remain undivided... The improvements are maintained and insured by the owner of the unit to which the limited common area is appurtenant.
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Common questions
Who pays for hoa / condo deck, patio & fence in Statewide, OH?
The property owner. Maintain and insure the deck/patio/fence assigned to the owner's unit as a limited common element; typically pull the permit for that owner-maintained improvement.
What does the city cover in Statewide, OH?
The association maintains the general common elements (structure, grounds) not assigned as limited common elements.
Are there exceptions in Statewide, OH?
The declaration/board resolution controls which items are limited common elements
What is this based on for Statewide, OH?
This verdict is sourced to Ohio Revised Code § 5311.04 and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Ohio Revised Code § 5311.04statute · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
- Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5311 (Condominium Property)statute · research-cited · accessed 2026-09-11
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