Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

Mr. and Mrs. Clark's children damaged equipment in their condo's recreational area and were subsequently banned from its use. What is true about this situation?

1. Mr. and Mrs. Clark would be exempt from common expense payments for the recreational facility.

2. Mr. and Mrs. Clark must continue making their common expense payments regardless of the situation.

3. A lien could be filed against Mr. and Mrs. Clark's unit if they refuse to pay common expenses.

4. Mr. and Mrs. Clark would only make partial common expense payments until the ban is lifted.

5. The condo board would cover the repair costs since it is communal property.

6. Their situation would need to be resolved through mediation with the condo board.

The correct answer is: Mr. and Mrs. Clark must continue making their common expense payments regardless of the situation.

The correct answer is that Mr. and Mrs. Clark must continue making their common expense payments regardless of the situation. In condominium living, owners are generally obligated to pay their proportionate share of common expenses, which typically cover maintenance, repairs, and amenities of shared spaces, including recreational areas. This obligation is not dependent on their use of these facilities or any temporary bans imposed by the condo board due to the actions of their children. Even though their access to the recreational area has been restricted due to damage caused by their children, this does not alter their financial responsibilities regarding common expenses. The obligation to pay remains regardless of individual use or access to specific amenities. This principle reflects the responsibility all condominium owners share in contributing to the upkeep of communal property, ensuring that the financial structure of the condo association remains stable. The other options address scenarios that do not align with the legal responsibilities tied to condominium ownership. They may suggest changes in payment obligations or responsibilities that are not provided for under standard condo agreements. For instance, being exempt from payments or making only partial payments due to a ban would undermine the fundamental nature of shared financial responsibility among all owners. The notion that the condo board would cover repair costs implicates the communal nature of repairs but does not absolve individual