Toronto Cooperatives: Most Toronto co-ops are incorporated and a
board of directors governs the complex with the owner of each
individual unit having one vote. The owner has no deed, only
stock and a proprietary lease which has a term from 10-50 years
renewable automatically or at the discretion of the shareholders.
He/she cannot refinance his unit as a condo owner can. Mortgage,
property tax and maintenance fees are paid pro rata by the owner
according to the percentage of the overall size of the unit.
Property tax appeals involve the corporation and the stockholders.
A housing cooperative is formed when people join with each other
on a democratic basis to own or control the housing and/or related
community facilities in which they live. Usually they do this
by forming a not-for-profit cooperative corporation. Each month
they simply pay an amount that covers their share of the operating
expenses of their cooperative corporation. Personal income tax
deductions, lower turnover rates, lower real estate tax assessments
(depending on applicable Ontario tax laws), controlled maintenance
costs, and resident participation and control are some of the
benefits of choosing cooperative homeownership.
Ask owners in the complex what they like and dislike about both
the unit and the complex. How good is the sound proofing? End
units and upper units generally sell for more when sound comes
into play. How is its location in the complex? Is it near downtown
Toronto or will you have to commute? Next to an access street,
parking facility, pool? Compare monthly association fees with
other similar condo complexes and what amenities are included.
Find out if any increases in fees or special assessments are
planned. Is the condo homeowners' association in good financial
condition. Before making a purchase offer, obtain the latest
financial statement from the homeowners' association. Look for
units that are not adversely affected by these. When buying
into a cooperative in Toronto, it is always good to ask lots
of questions.
Unlike Toronto condos, cooperatives are very rare in Toronto.
Though this is changing as home buyers seek more housing options.
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