A Condominium Association is responsible for providing service contracts on its four elevators. Which of the following applies?

a$.$ As long as the service contracts are in force, the association has no responsibility for the operation and safety of the elevators.

b$.$ The fact that the service contracts are in force places less responsibility on the association.

c$.$ Service contracts are the responsibility of the management company and are of no concern to the association.

d$.$ The association, as the elevator owner, is responsible for the safe operation and proper maintenance of the elevator.