Understanding Legal Liability for Condominium Association and Unit Owners

Legal liability is liability imposed by the courts or by statute on any person or entity responsible for the financial injury or damage suffered by another person, group, or entity. Legal obligations, or legal liability, can arise from intentional acts, unintentional acts, or contracts.  When the potentially liable parties are mutual beneficiaries and users/occupiers of the same location, the need for each party to be properly insured is of paramount importance. Residential condominium associations and individual unit owners are prime examples of this need to close all gaps in liability protection.     Read the article…..

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