residential condominium association

A residential condominium association is a group of unit owners which acts as the effective owner of an entire condominium building or complex. The association is generally responsible for setting and interpreting policy, and is also in charge of all common areas.

The individual owners keep their unit interests while the association acts collectively for the building or complex. Control of common areas does not make those areas part of one owner's private unit.

A separately hired property manager can provide daily services. Employing that manager does not replace the association's collective ownership and policy role.