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.
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.
Ownership of a inium unit is evidenced by a inium certificate of title. With respect to real property other than land and inium units, there is no system that is equivalent to the Torrens system for registration under which a document is issued to evidence the owner's title.
Your inium doesn't have a lifespan, but the corporation managing it has one. In the Philippines, 50 years is the lifespan of all companies and corporations, big or small. However, the corporation can still be renewed for another 50 years, so your inium ownership does not necessarily end at that point.
Buying a new development condo can take about 20 weeks from the initial search to closing. If you're in the market for a new development or a pre-construction condo in New York City, you'll want to know how long these types of deals take from start to finish.
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.
Condo Owner Rights: The Right to Protest When board members fail to meet their fiduciary duties, condo members can remove the board members who are abusing their authority. Condo owners also have the right to protest any regulations that are discriminatory, unfair, or onerous.
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.
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.