Level 19: Condominiums Chapter 1 Quiz
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What is sponsor turnover?

Sponsor turnover refers to the point at which the sponsor has to give up control of the board, which occurs when either 50% of the units are sold or after five years.

What do CC&Rs stand for?

  • Common Areas and Rights
  • Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (correct)
  • Condominium Control and Regulations
  • Community Choices and Rules
  • What is the purpose of testing the market?

    The purpose of testing the market is to ensure there is demand for the condo community before proceeding with sales.

    What is the CPS-1 Application?

    <p>The CPS-1 Application is the application submitted by the sponsor to test the market before the offering plan is approved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A letter of intent is a binding agreement.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically required from buyers when purchasing a condo?

    <p>A letter of intent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Certificate of Occupancy confirm?

    <p>The construction work complies with applicable laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is flipping in real estate?

    <p>Flipping is the process of purchasing a property, making improvements, and reselling it for a profit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a simultaneous closing?

    <p>A simultaneous closing is when two transactions happen at the same time involving a seller, buyer, and investor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The buyer typically needs to pay _______ costs when closing on a condo.

    <p>closing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All condo owners own the exterior of their unit.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of insurance protects against title issues found after closing?

    <p>Title insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a condominium?

    <p>A type of property where each owner has a separate interest in their own unit and undivided interest in the common areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are maintenance fees?

    <p>Monthly fees which condo and/or co-op owners pay for common area expenses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is a sponsor in the context of condominiums?

    <p>The owner or developer of a condominium or co-op property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a declaration in condominiums?

    <p>A legal document for creating a condominium that includes property descriptions, common areas, and terms and conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the bylaws in a condominium govern?

    <p>The activities of condominium and cooperative associations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ____________ Act regulates condominium ownership in New York.

    <p>Condominium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common areas in a condominium?

    <p>Land, buildings, or amenities available for use and owned by all residents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Condo owners own the exterior of their units.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must condo owners obey according to the Condominium Act?

    <p>Bylaws and floor plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the board of directors in a condominium?

    <p>They are the governing body elected by the homeowners association to make decisions on behalf of the condo owners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Terms in Condominiums

    • Condominium: Type of property where individual owners have separate interests in their units and shared ownership of common areas.
    • Common Areas: Resources shared among residents, including land, amenities, and facilities such as pools and hallways.
    • Maintenance Fees: Monthly costs paid by condo owners for maintaining common areas.
    • Sponsor: Developer or owner responsible for creating and selling the condominium or cooperative property.
    • Declaration: Legal document outlining the property's specifics, ownership units, common areas, and usage restrictions; known as the master deed.
    • Offering Plan: Detailed document about the condominium provided by the sponsor, including property specifics and terms.
    • Bylaws: Rules governing the condominium association's activities, including usage and regulations.
    • CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions): Private rules ensuring consistency and aesthetic standards in the community.
    • Flipping: Buying, renovating, and quickly reselling properties for profit; illegal flipping constitutes real estate fraud.

    Understanding Condominiums

    • Condominiums are increasingly popular among various demographics for affordability and reduced maintenance.
    • Real estate agents specializing in condos can fill a knowledge gap in the market.

    Ownership Structure

    • Condo owners possess fee simple interest in their units, but only undivided interest in shared common areas.
    • Owners do not own the exterior, land, or common areas like swimming pools or common hallways.

    Limited Common Areas

    • Limited common areas are shared but designated for use by specific owners, such as private parking spaces or terraces.
    • Horizontal Property Acts: State-specific laws that govern ownership structures in condominiums.
    • Condominium Act: New York's adaptation of horizontal property acts, regulating condo governance and owner responsibilities.

    Key Actors in Condominiums

    • Homeowners Association (HOA): Comprised of all unit owners, responsible for common area maintenance and governance.
    • Board of Directors: Elected body managing the condo’s operations; responsible for policies affecting communal living.

    Conversion and Tenant Rights

    • Condos can originate from new builds or conversions of rental properties; tenant rights are protected via noneviction and eviction plans.
    • Noneviction Plan: Allows conversion if 15% of units are sold without eviction of current tenants.
    • Eviction Plan: Requires agreement from 51% of tenants to purchase units if evictions occur.
    • Sponsors are responsible for filing required documents with the attorney general, including articles of incorporation, offering plans, and bylaws.

    Offerings and Pricing

    • The Martin Act mandates comprehensive descriptions in offering plans, which must be approved before advertising.
    • Sponsors can amend pricing in response to market changes, land costs, or demand.

    Bylaw Governance

    • Bylaws govern condo use, voting, and management transitions. Sponsors maintain control until a substantial portion of units are sold.

    Market Testing

    • Sponsors must submit a CPS-1 Application to gauge market demand before proceeding with further development or sale initiatives.### Advertising Regulations
    • CPS-1 requires clear legends in ads to indicate they are advertisements, not offerings.

    Letter of Intent (LOI)

    • A non-binding agreement that indicates a buyer's intent to do business after market testing.
    • Typically drafted by a broker and allows reservation of a specific unit.
    • Offers credibility to sellers and shows lenders that a development is not a financial risk.
    • Initial deposit secures the right of first refusal; buyer may terminate without penalty or proceed to a binding contract.

    Financing the Condo

    • Purchasing a condo involves a fee simple transaction, often requiring a loan.
    • Lenders evaluate acceptable income sources, debt-to-income ratios (DTI), and loan-to-value ratios (LTV).
    • High DTI indicates potential risk; high LTV signifies lower down payments and higher risk.

    Default on Mortgage

    • Mortgage default results in a lien against the property.
    • Lender forecloses only on the defaulted unit without impacting other condominium owners.

    Certificate of Occupancy (CO)

    • Required by lenders post-inspection to certify legal occupancy and property layout.
    • Two types: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) and final CO; both must be "DOB certified".
    • Ensures compliance with laws and resolution of all violations and fees.

    Flipping Properties

    • Refers to buying, refurbishing, and quickly reselling a property for profit.
    • Illegal flipping is a form of real estate fraud; developers may restrict flipping to reduce market competition.

    Simultaneous Closing

    • Involves two transactions occurring concurrently: seller, buyer, and investor are involved.
    • Seller creates a mortgage note that the investor purchases at closing; buyer then pays mortgage to the investor.

    Property Closing Transactions

    • Unit sales include interest in common areas.
    • Title search resolves any claims or liens before closing.

    Title Insurance

    • Protects lenders and sometimes owners against title issues discovered post-closing.

    Closing Disclosure

    • Prepared by closing agents detailing the final transaction accounts and required by federal laws.

    Closing Costs

    • Both buyers and sellers incur various costs during closing.

    Seller Closing Costs

    • Common costs include attorney fees, managing fees, transfer taxes, and title fees.

    Buyer Closing Costs

    • Include attorney fees, appraisal costs, tax escrows, various insurances, recording fees, and possibly a mansion tax.
    • Purchasers from sponsors typically pay transfer taxes and sponsor's legal fees.

    Other Closing Issues

    • Contracts may feature a right of first refusal clause allowing HOA first dibs on the unit if resold.
    • Buyers can write off mortgage interest but not closing costs for tax purposes.

    Condominiums vs. Residential Homes: Similarities

    • Both follow similar closing transactions and tax laws, can be mortgaged, insured individually, and allow fee simple ownership.

    Condominiums vs. Residential Homes: Differences

    • Condo owners own only interior space whereas homeowners own the full property.
    • Condo owners must adhere to bylaws and pay fees for common areas, unlike homeowners.

    Recap of Condominiums

    • Comprised of multiple residential units with unique ownership structures combining individual and co-ownership.
    • Often converted from rentals or newly constructed by sponsors responsible for creating governing documentation.
    • Owners are part of an HOA, led by a board potentially hiring a managing agent.

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    Test your knowledge on key terms related to condominiums in Chapter 1 of Level 19. This quiz includes definitions of essential concepts such as common areas and maintenance fees. Perfect for anyone studying real estate or property management.

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