Property Ownership
Under Maine's condominium law, what vote of unit owners is typically required to amend the condominium declaration?
AA simple majority (51%)
BA supermajority (typically 67% to 80%) as specified in the declaration✓ Correct
CA unanimous vote of all unit owners
DThe board of directors can amend without a vote
Explanation
Maine's Condominium Act requires a supermajority vote of unit owners (typically 67% to 80% as set in the declaration) to amend the condominium declaration. The exact percentage depends on the specific condominium documents.
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Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
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