TERMS
Amendments- Refers to changes to the original By-LawsAttorney General Letter- Typically a document required by New York State when the Sponsor still owns shares in the co-opBoard Interview- most co-ops require buyers to meet with the board to interview to ensure the buyer meets the co-op's standardsBudget- Annual Operating Budget is normally provided for each yearBy-Laws- Original documents established by the co-op reflecting rights, rules and restrictionsCommon Areas- refers to the area owned by the co-op and shared by owners, such as sidewalks, hallways, gardens, elevators, etc.Co-operative Apartment- a co-operative form of ownership, that typically is a corporation that owns a multi-family building. AKA "Co-op"Financials- Annual financial statements for the HOA includes year end tax returns, profit and loss statements as well as balance sheetsHOA- Homeowner's Association - this is governing body for the co-op, with a board typically elected by the shareholders.HO-6 Policy- Individual apartment covering "Walls-in"Local Law 11- NYC law related to property condition for buildings 6 stories and higher. Annual inspection is required every 5 years.Maintenance Fee- Monthly HOA fees charged to each apartment to cover taxes and shared operating costsMaster Insurance Policy- policy that typically covers the common areas of the building such as walkways, hallways, elevators, roofs, etc.Questionnaire- a document normally required by lenders and buyer's attorneysShare Loan - comparable to a mortgage for a house or condominium, this is how most buyers finance the purchase of an apartmentSponsor- the Sponsor is usually the original developer in the building or the entity that converted the building into a co-operativeUnderlying Mortgage- The mortgage for the entire corporation. Payments are made through the HOA's maintenance fees
Amendments- Refers to changes to the original By-LawsAttorney General Letter- Typically a document required by New York State when the Sponsor still owns shares in the co-opBoard Interview- most co-ops require buyers to meet with the board to interview to ensure the buyer meets the co-op's standardsBudget- Annual Operating Budget is normally provided for each yearBy-Laws- Original documents established by the co-op reflecting rights, rules and restrictionsCommon Areas- refers to the area owned by the co-op and shared by owners, such as sidewalks, hallways, gardens, elevators, etc.Co-operative Apartment- a co-operative form of ownership, that typically is a corporation that owns a multi-family building. AKA "Co-op"Financials- Annual financial statements for the HOA includes year end tax returns, profit and loss statements as well as balance sheetsHOA- Homeowner's Association - this is governing body for the co-op, with a board typically elected by the shareholders.HO-6 Policy- Individual apartment covering "Walls-in"Local Law 11- NYC law related to property condition for buildings 6 stories and higher. Annual inspection is required every 5 years.Maintenance Fee- Monthly HOA fees charged to each apartment to cover taxes and shared operating costsMaster Insurance Policy- policy that typically covers the common areas of the building such as walkways, hallways, elevators, roofs, etc.Questionnaire- a document normally required by lenders and buyer's attorneysShare Loan - comparable to a mortgage for a house or condominium, this is how most buyers finance the purchase of an apartmentSponsor- the Sponsor is usually the original developer in the building or the entity that converted the building into a co-operativeUnderlying Mortgage- The mortgage for the entire corporation. Payments are made through the HOA's maintenance fees