Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 703 - Condominiums.
703.38 - Applicability to existing condominiums.

703.38 Applicability to existing condominiums.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section and s. 30.1335, this chapter is applicable to all condominiums, whether established before or after August 1, 1978. However, with respect to condominiums existing on August 1, 1978, the declaration, bylaws or condominium plat need not be amended to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(2) Section 703.10 (5) is not applicable to a condominium existing on August 1, 1978 if the existing declaration or bylaws provide otherwise.
(3) Section 703.15 (4) (c) and (d) 2. are not applicable to a condominium existing on August 1, 1978 if the existing declaration or bylaws provide otherwise.
(4) Section 703.18 is applicable only to those condominiums which are damaged or destroyed on or after August 1, 1978.
(5) Section 703.19 is applicable only to those eminent domain proceedings filed on or after August 1, 1978.
(6) Unless a declarant elects to conform to the requirements of s. 703.26, s. 703.26 is not applicable to those condominiums created prior to August 1, 1978 under circumstances where the declarant reserved the right to expand the condominium.
(7) Section 703.33 is applicable only to contracts executed after August 1, 1978.
(8) Section 703.35 is applicable only to leases or management and similar contracts executed after August 1, 1978.
(9) Unless the declaration is amended as provided under s. 703.09 (2), 1983 stats., to provide otherwise, a condominium created prior to April 22, 1986, is subject to s. 703.09 (2), 1983 stats., rather than s. 703.09 (2).
(10)
(a) Except as provided in par. (b), s. 703.02 (14m), 2001 stats., and s. 703.365, 2001 stats., apply to condominiums created on or after April 22, 1986, and before November 1, 2004, and to condominiums created before April 22, 1986, that elect to be subject to s. 703.02 (14m), 2001 stats., and s. 703.365, 2001 stats.
(b) Sections 703.02 (14m) and 703.365 apply to condominiums created on or after November 1, 2004, and to condominiums created before November 1, 2004, that elect to be subject to ss. 703.02 (14m) and 703.365.
History: 1977 c. 407; 1985 a. 188; 2003 a. 283; 2007 a. 20.
NOTE: 2003 Wis. Act 283, which affected this section, contains extensive explanatory notes.

Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations

Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations

Chapter 703 - Condominiums.

703.01 - Condominium ownership act.

703.02 - Definitions.

703.03 - Application of chapter.

703.04 - Status of the units.

703.05 - Ownership of units.

703.06 - Alterations prohibited.

703.065 - Recording requirements; general.

703.07 - Establishment of condominium.

703.08 - Notice prior to conversion of residential property to condominium.

703.09 - Declaration.

703.093 - Alternative procedure for amending declaration.

703.095 - Modification and correction of recorded condominium instruments, amendments, and addenda.

703.10 - Bylaws.

703.105 - Display of the United States flag and political signs.

703.11 - Condominium plat.

703.115 - Local review of condominium instruments.

703.12 - Description of units.

703.13 - Percentage interests.

703.14 - Use of common elements.

703.15 - Association of unit owners.

703.155 - Master associations.

703.16 - Common expenses and common surpluses.

703.161 - Annual budget.

703.163 - Statutory reserve account.

703.165 - Lien for unpaid common expenses, unpaid damages, and unpaid penalties.

703.17 - Insurance.

703.18 - Repair or reconstruction.

703.19 - Eminent domain.

703.195 - Acquisition of common elements by condemnors.

703.20 - Association records; inspection by unit owners; financial audits.

703.202 - Access to records of association-controlled entity.

703.205 - Establishing fee amounts charged by association.

703.21 - Separate taxation.

703.22 - Construction and suppliers' liens.

703.23 - Resident agent; exemption of unit owners from liability.

703.24 - Remedies for violations by unit owner or tenant of a unit owner.

703.245 - Association-unit owner dispute; notice required.

703.25 - Tort and contract liability.

703.26 - Expanding condominiums.

703.265 - Addendum to plat to reflect changes in building codes or zoning ordinances.

703.27 - Zoning and building regulations.

703.275 - Merger or consolidation of condominiums.

703.28 - Removal from provisions of this chapter.

703.29 - Removal no bar to subsequent resubmission.

703.30 - Rules of construction.

703.31 - Personal application.

703.315 - Lease or rental agreements for residential units.

703.32 - Easements and encroachments.

703.33 - Disclosure requirements in connection with sale of unit.

703.335 - Payoff statement for unpaid assessments and other obligations.

703.34 - Blanket mortgages and other blanket liens affecting a unit at time of first conveyance.

703.35 - Termination of contracts and leases.

703.36 - Provisions requiring employment of declarant or vendor to effect sale.

703.365 - Small condominiums.

703.37 - Interpretation.

703.38 - Applicability to existing condominiums.