The main difference comes down to ownership. iniums are owned by individuals and rented out privately (this is your typical landlord). In contrast, apartments are generally owned by property management companies who rent and manage all the units, creating a more standard approach and leasing process.
Tenant Approval – Not the Board's Job The obligation to vet tenants rests entirely with the landlord, who also shoulders the financial consequences of a poor choice.
The inium Act is the New York State law which governs the establishment of iniums.
The inium Act is the New York State law which governs the establishment of iniums.
Homeowners' Associations in New York, or otherwise known as Common Interest Communities, are regulated by the Attorney General's office and must be set up as non-profit organizations. They are governed by NY Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, the Association's Articles of Declaration, and Bylaws.
The condo Board gets what's called the “right of first refusal.” But does this mean a condo Board can reject anyone without a fair or justified reason? Most definitely not. The Board cannot make any rejection without its presence being noted in the bylaws.
To have a pleasant condo living experience, keep in mind these legal rights for condo owners. The Right to Access Condo Documents. The Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination. The Right to Notice and Meetings. The Right to Run and Vote During Elections. The Right to Protest.
Inium is a Latin word that means "Owning property together." That's what it is like when someone buys a condo unit. They have an "interest" in the land beneath the building, but the building's association owns the actual land.