A condominium is a single unit of real estate—usually a home or residence—in a multi-unit residential development in which each owner of a unit has both a separate ownership interest (often everything inside the front door)—and a common ownership interest (with other unit owners) in the common areas of the property outside the front door—such as roofs, hallways, driveways, walkways, stairways, stucco, brick, paint, stone, and landscaping.

A condominium development is usually governed by a homeowners’ association (HOA) through its board of directors, elected by the homeowners as provided by the HOA’s declaration and bylaws. Unit owners or homeowners in the association are required to pay monthly HOA dues for the maintenance and repair of the common areas of the property and its insurance.

In Kansas, condominiums are regulated under the Kansas Condominium Act, which is found in Chapter 58 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A. 58-3101 to 58-3122). This act provides the legal framework for the creation, ownership, and governance of condominiums. Each condominium unit owner has an individual ownership interest in their unit and a shared interest in the common areas of the property, such as lobbies, gardens, and other amenities. The common areas are maintained through the homeowners' association (HOA), which is typically managed by a board of directors elected by the unit owners. The HOA is responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations set forth in its declaration and bylaws, and it collects monthly dues from unit owners to fund the maintenance, repair, and insurance of the common areas. Kansas law requires the HOA to operate in accordance with the governing documents and state regulations, ensuring that the rights and responsibilities of all parties are upheld.