1. © OnCourse Learning Chapter 23 : Condominiums, Cooperatives, PUDs, and Time-shares

2.  Of the forces responsible for creating the need for condominiums, cooperatives, and Planned Unit Developments (PUDs), the most important are land scarcity in desirable areas, continuing escalation in construction costs, disenchantment with the work of maintaining the grounds around a house, and the desire to own rather than rent. © OnCourse Learning DESIRE FOR LAND-USE EFFICIENCY

3. Comparison of Estates © OnCourse Learning

4.  Individual ownership of a space of air plus undivided ownership of the common elements. CONDOMINIUM © OnCourse Learning

5.  Separate elements – exclusively owned and used by the individual owners.  Common elements – areas owned by all. CONDOMINIUMS © OnCourse Learning

6.  a legal framework so that the unit owners can govern themselves. © OnCourse Learning OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

7.  Bylaws – rules by which the owner’s association operates.  Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) – filed list of restrictions by which anyone purchasing a condo unit must abide. Rules © OnCourse Learning

8.  The cost for maintaining the common elements and are allocated among all unit owners.  Generally collected monthly.  Reserves  Taxes and Insurance MAINTENANCE FEES © OnCourse Learning

9.  Advantages  Lower cost  Low maintenance  Location  Amenities  Ownership  Disadvantages  Close proximity to all  Loss of control  Fees  Board of Directors  Bylaws CONDO LIVING © OnCourse Learning

10.  Because each condominium unit can be separately owned  Each can be separately financed. © OnCourse Learning CONDOMINIUM FINANCING

11.  Ownership in a community association that owns common areas along with your individual ownership of your lot and home. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT © OnCourse Learning

12.  A method of dividing up and selling a living unit at a vacation facility for specified lengths of time each year.  Right-to-Use – contractual right to occupy a living unit for one week a year for a term of between 20 to 40 years.  Fee Simple – right to fee ownership of part of each year in perpetuity. RESORT TIME-SHARING © OnCourse Learning

13. Key Terms Bylaws CC&Rs Common elements Condominium Cooperative Limited common elements PUD Proprietary lease Reserve © OnCourse Learning