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.
The inium Act is the New York State law which governs the establishment of iniums.
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.
Down Payment For Different Property Types Most apartments (both co-ops and condos) and townhouses in NYC would require a 20% down payment at least. However, new development condos may accept a lower down payment, like ten percent. When the market is down, other property types may also accept a lower down payment.
Owning a condo in NYC can provide substantial long-term appreciation, making it a valuable asset. Additionally, if you decide to rent out your condo, NYC's high rental demand can offer a lucrative rental income stream, further enhancing your investment returns.
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.
Finally, condo owners have the right to take legal action against other condo owners or the condo association itself. When board members or condo owners fail to comply with the condo bylaws, regulations, or state or federal laws, you have a right to bring a lawsuit against them for damages or injunctive relief.
"Owning:" Why Condo Owners Don't Own the Land. One of the main differences between buying a house versus buying a condo is that condo owners are not landowners. A condo owner is purchasing an "interest" in the condo association that runs the day-to-day operations of the building, similar to a homeowners association.