Should not the skylights be considered the association s responsibility as part of the roof.
Is skylight part of roof.
In this case if the problem with the skylight is akin to broken glass the problem could be that of the affected unit owner.
The declaration does not list skylights as a specific responsibility of the unit owners but does say that the owners are responsible for items such as windows and balcony glass.
When it was introduced the skylight became part of the roof by accession and as such common property even though it was not part of the roof in relation to its functionality.
It may even incorporate window screening in much the same way as an awning style window set into side walls.
But some hoa s provided that glass in the windows of a unit are the owner s responsibility.
In europe this type of window may be called a rooflite.
Each part plays a role in letting sunlight in while keeping moisture out.
Sure a skylight is a piece of window glass facing up to the sky.
A skylight is a fixed window set into the roofline.
The velux window and skylight were introduced after the subdivision of the property is this relevant.
Skylights would be part of the roof generally.
A roof window actually opens usually with a pivoting awning style mechanism.
It may incorporate venting options but the window itself does not open.
It is far more than that however.