Stefanie Owns a Condominium Unit

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Essay

Stefanie owns a condominium unit. Each month she is assessed a condominium assessment fee.
For several months the health club at the condominium has not been open except on weekends and the landscaping has not been cared for regularly. Stefanie has complained a number of times to the association board but has not received any positive response. Stefanie decides that she will not pay the monthly assessment. Is this a good idea? Can Stefanie defend against any attempts to collect the fee?

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