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Window guard requirements apply to condominiums.  In condominiums, windows are considered to be common space shared with all owners and all owners are responsible for compliance with the law through the corporation.

Some condos stipulate in their by-laws who is responsible for the installation and maintenance of the window guards. Such by-laws are an individual agreement between the corporation and the owner. Violations of the Health Code regarding window guard installations are cited against the corporation.

Window guard requirements apply to cooperative (co-op) apartments. The co-op corporation and its shareholders own the building and the corporation is responsible for the installation of window guards. Violations of the Health Code regarding window guard installations are cited against the corporation.