Do all condo units, whether residential or offices, have to pay condo dues?

Great question—and you’re definitely not alone in wondering about this!

Yes, all condominium units—whether used for residential, office, or even commercial purposes—are generally required to pay condo dues (also known as association dues or maintenance fees).

Here’s why:
Condo dues cover the maintenance and operation of shared/common areas in the building or complex. This includes things like:
* Security and lobby personnel

* Elevators and hallways

* Cleaning and maintenance of shared spaces

* Water and electricity for common areas

* Amenities like pools, gyms, or gardens (if available)

* Garbage collection and pest control

* Building insurance and reserve funds for repairs

Even if a unit is being used as an office and not really making use of, say, the pool or the function room, the owner still benefits from the shared infrastructure—like elevators, security, lighting, and building upkeep. So everyone contributes based on their percentage share of the common areas, which is usually tied to the unit’s floor area.
The rules are typically laid out in the building’s master deed or condo corporation bylaws, and payment of dues is usually mandatory, regardless of how the space is used.

So in short:
Yes, office units pay condo dues.
And it’s not about how much you use the amenities—it’s about co-owning and maintaining the shared property.