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Condominium and Cooperative Law in California

Condominiums and cooperatives are forms of "common interest" communities.

They are communities where each individual or family resident rents or owns an unit which is part of a larger building, containing other, similar, residential units. The residents are accountable responsible for the maintenance of the common areas of their living areas, such as gardens, walkways, lawns, and swimming pools. They typically meet this responsibility by paying a monthly fee to support this maintenance.

Merely viewing one of these communities from the outside (or inside) will not let you discern whether it's a cooperative or condominium community.

This is due to the fact that there are no visual or physical characteristics that can distinguish one from the other. All the differences between them lie in the ownership arrangements that the residents have. With a condominium, the residents typically own their housing unit, and collectively own the land on which it sits. In a cooperative, the residents rent the units, and the land is owned by a single entity, either a corporation or other type of business association.

Laws and Regulations Concerning Common Interest Communities in Fountain Valley, California

Fountain Valley, California likely has numerous laws and regulations concerning common interest communities. Nonetheless, these are mostly limited to the laws and regulations (zoning, land use, etc.) that concern all real estate owners.

In general, the procedures of the landowner or management board will have a much greater impact on the daily lives and conduct of residents than any state or local laws controlling condominiums or cooperatives.

Because the land they occupy is typically private property, it is the owners of this property who make most of the rules that will affect your daily conduct. A responsible manager will typically make rules designed to balance your right to live as you please in your own residence, with the right your neighbors have to a clean, safe, and quiet living environment.

The power of landowners is limited, however, and there are some rules that cannot be given legal effect. For example, in Fountain Valley, California, any rule which would exclude residents based on their race is completely unenforceable. Such discrimination is clearly prohibited under federal law, private property rights notwithstanding.

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Life in Fountain Valley

Fountain Valley, California has a population of about 55,000 and is located in Orange County. It was named after the many artesian wells found in the area during the time of the city's founding. Fountain Valley is mostly a residential bedroom community.

As a suburb, much of Fountain Valley, California is comprised of residential neighborhoods. However, the city has experienced a significant increase in commercial employment, particularly in the area known as the "Southpark" district. Southpark district is home to offices for several major corporations, including Starbucks and D-Link. The national headquarters for Hyundai Motor America is also located in Fountain Valley.

One of the main attractions in the city of Fountain Valley, California is Mile Square Regional Park. The park contains three different 18-hole golf courses, two spectacular lakes, sports fields, picnic areas, and a nature area filled with native Californian plants. Mile Square Regional Park also has a recreation center complete with tennis, racquetball, and basketball courts. Fountain Valley is also just minutes away from many Southern California amusement parks.

Lawyers in Fountain Valley, California help the community by assisting in a wide range of different legal fields. Fountain Valley lawyers can help answer legal questions, provide explanations of various laws, and represent clients in court.

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