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# Can a Condo Require an Owner to Attach Materials to Concrete Walls or Ceilings?

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## What do you think? Question:

*This question was submitted by John of Florida*  

*Can a condo association require an owner to install furring strips into the concrete ceiling and concrete block walls, or would that violate the bylaws or common element restrictions?*  

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