Owner is responsible for balcony damage (IL)

Q: Our condominium association is in the process of performing extensive repairs on the balconies. During an inspection by the contractor, it was learned that an owner used an epoxy to install carpet on the balcony serving his unit. It is going to be very expensive to remove the carpet and repair balcony damage caused by the epoxy. The balconies are limited common elements; however, the declaration does not provide for chargeback of limited common element expenses. Who is responsible to pay for the damage here?     Read the Q&A…………………………………..

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