Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or (d), in a voluntary conveyance, the grantee of a condominium unit is jointly and severally liable with the grantor for all unpaid assessments against the grantor for the grantor’s share of the common expenses incurred before the grant or conveyance, without prejudice to the grantee’s right to recover from the grantor the amounts of common expenses paid by the grantee.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-25-5-2

  • Grantor: The person who establishes a trust and places property into it.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
     (b) The grantee:

(1) is entitled to a statement from the association, manager, or board of directors setting forth the amount of the unpaid assessments against the grantor; and

(2) is not liable for, nor shall the condominium unit conveyed be subject to a lien for, any unpaid assessments against the grantor in excess of the amount set forth in the statement.

     (c) The grantee may obtain the statement of unpaid assessments described in subsection (b) by making a written request to the association, manager, or board of directors at:

(1) the last address at which the grantor made a payment of the assessments; or

(2) the address for the association, manager, or board of directors as listed in the records of the secretary of state.

     (d) If the association, manager, or board of directors does not provide, by first class or certified mail, a statement of unpaid assessments not later than ten (10) business days after receipt of the written request, the:

(1) grantee is not liable for; and

(2) condominium unit conveyed is not subject to a lien for;

any unpaid assessments against the grantor.

[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-1-6-23.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.94-2014, SEC.7.