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Critical Repairs

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Updated 10-31-2026

Critical Repairs

Repairs and replacements that significantly impact the safety, soundness, structural integrity or habitability of the project's building(s) and/or that impact unit values, financial viability or marketability of the project. These include: Material deficiencies which, if left uncorrected, have the potential to result in or contribute to critical element or system failure within one year Any mold, water intrusions or potentially damaging leaks to the project's building(s) that have not been repaired Advanced physical deterioration Any project that failed to pass state, county, or other jurisdictional mandatory inspections and/or certifications specific to structural soundness, safety and habitability; or Any unfunded repairs costing more than $10,000 per unit that should be undertaken within the next 12 months (does not include repairs made by the unit owner or repairs funded through a special assessment) Examples of some items to consider include, but are not limited to, sea walls, elevators, waterproofing, stairwells, balconies, foundation, electrical systems, parking structures or other load-bearing structures.

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