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What is the law pertaining to buying a condominium?

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Your question is too broad. Each state has a chapter of its state code that governs all aspects of condominium projects from applying for the original building permits to unit ownership. Unit ownership is also governed by the real estate code and the governing documents written for that unique community.

You can perform an online search using your state + "condominium law."

Also, the purchase of a condominium would be covered under the property laws in your jurisdiction much the same as would be buying a single home on a lot of land.

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