RIVERVIEW CONDOMINIUM III FAQs
RIVERVIEW AT COLLEGE POINT CONDOMINIUM III
As a homeowner, it is your responsibility to maintain your property at the highest
possible level of repair, be courteous of your neighbors, adhere to the community bylaws,
advise management of all maintenance issues/liability issues/bylaw violations, and be
an active participant in your Association.  This would include volunteering to be part of
the Board in an effort to save on cost and paying assessments in a timely manner.

  1. What is the Role of the Board?  The Board of Managers is the governing agent for the
    Condo Association as a whole and therefore must act in accordance to the
    recorded condominium documents and bylaws.  It is not the responsibility of the
    Board of Managers to manage the community.  Issues which arise, should be
    addressed via community email: riverviewcondo3@yahoo.com.  You can also
    contact our Property Manager for guidance on next steps.  In the event a homeowner
    wishes to address a Board Member; this should be done in writing.  It is improper to call
    them at home, stop them on the street or to knock on their door.
  2. What are Condominium fees and why do they exist?  Condominium fees are the fees
    that condominium owners pay to cover their share of the common expenses
    associated with running a Condominium and maintaining the common property
    elements.  Common expenses could include insurance premiums, water, snow
    removal, gardening, repairs and maintenance to common property, property
    management fees, contributions to the reserve fund and more.  Condominium fees
    are often paid monthly, and can be divided into several funds.  The fees are
    typically set based on an estimated annual operating cost for the entire
    Condominium.
  3. Will I be charged any other fees the Condominium Association?  If there are unforeseen
    events such as a dramatic increase in water costs or the need for a major repair,
    there may be a shortfall in the operating budget (from the Condominium fees)or
    the reserve fund.  When this happens, each owner could be asked to contribute
    additional fees in the form of a special assessment charge or increased
    Condominium fees for a set period of time.
  4. Can I rent my Condominium?  You can always rent out your Condominium, but based
    on the declaration and bylaws you MUST register your new rental/lease
    information with the Riverview Condominium III Condo Association.  This can be
    done via the Rental/Lease Form provided to you by the Property Manager or via the
    Review Condominium III website.  You must include in writing, your intent, your
    future address, and the amount of the monthly rent.
  5. What can a Condo Association do if a delinquent owner is renting the home?  Effective July
    1, 2010, a condo or homeowners association can make written demand to the
    tenant(s)or payment of rents to the association until all assessments and other
    charges are current (can include unpaid fines).  If the tenant fails to comply, the
    association can evict the tenant under the landlord-tenant statute by serving a
    notice to pay or vacate.
  6. Who takes care of the building and the grounds?  Day-to-day operations for
    maintenance and repair for the common areas (i.e., lands, roofs, exterior walls,
    and balconies) are managed by the Board on behalf of the Condominium
    Association.  Some Associations such as Riverview Condominium III choose to
    have a permanent Property Manager to do these chores.  Each owner shares in
    these costs by paying a monthly Condominium fee or assessment (if warranted).  

    Maintenance duties for the Condominium Association can include:                                           
  • Sewer maintenance/repairs
  • Common plumbing,
  • Roof and external wall repairs
  • Lawn and garden care
  • Parking areas            

    Each owner is responsible for any and all repairs within their respective unit.  
    Maintenance duties for the unit owner can include:
  • Internal plumbing, appliances, heating, air conditioning or
    electrical systems that are in the unit and only used by the unit.
  • Cleaning window surfaces that are accessible only from inside
    the unit.
  • Cleaning exclusive use elements, such as balconies, and entrance
    path.
In a condominium setting it seems there is always confusion as to who owns the
responsibility for events which occur during daily operations.  In an effort to clarify these
questions we have provided a brief summary of when where, why and how to handle the
unexpected challenges.

    Fire/Flood in your home:  In the event there is a fire/flood/death in your home please call 911 first.  Email the community email at
    riverviewcondo3@yahoo.com and if an emergency call your Property Manager by calling the management office phone number.  If
    the event occurs after normal business hours your call will be answered by the answering service and the Property Manager will be
    notified.  Riverview Condominium III Condo Association is not responsible for repairs inside your unit but will be happy to assist
    you in locating a contractor to address your needs at your expense.

    Fire/Flood in a Common Area:  In the event there is a fire/flood/death in a common areas please call 911 first.  Email the community
    email at riverviewcondo3@yahoo.com and also call your Property Manager by calling the management office phone number.  If the
    event occurs after normal business hours your call with be answered by the answering service and the Property Manager will be
    notified.

    Water/Sewage Back up:  Email the community email at riverviewcondo3@yahoo.com and if an emergency contact your Property
    Manager, they will direct our maintenance personal to assess the problem and present to the Board of Managers for approval at
    our next Board meeting.  If the matter cannot wait and requires urgent repair our property manager will contact the Board of
    Managers for urgent approval and contact proper personal to make appropriate repairs.  All urgent issues are resolved as quickly
    as possible and primarily depends on the availability of the contracting firm making the repairs.

    Violation of Bylaws:  Contact your Property Manager and the situation will be investigated and addressed in accordance with the
    condominium documents.