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KRS 381.9101 to 381.9207 applies to all condominiums created within the Commonwealth after January 1, 2011. KRS 381.9103(1)

‘Declaration’ means any instrument, including a master deed, however denominated, that creates a condominium, and any amendments to those instruments; 381.9105(9) A condominium is created only by recording a declaration executed in the same manner as a deed. KRS 381.9125.

The document requires:

• The name of the condominium which shall include the word ‘condominium’ or be followed by the words ‘a condominium.’
• Name of the association.
• Name of every county in which any part of the condominium is situated.
• A legal description of the real estate included in the condominium.
• Maximum number of condominium units.
• Condominium Plat or Plan must be recorded simultaneously.
• Preparation statement. (KRS 382.335)
• Must be signed by the property owner, the association and each person executing the declaration. The signatures must be acknowledged (notarized).
• The clerk shall request a return mail address.  (KRS 382.240)

Legal Description for condominium unit should include: the name of the condominium, the recording data for the deed and declaration, the county in which the condominium is located, and the identifying number of the unit. KRS 381.9131
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