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Condominium and Cooperative Law in Texas

Co-ops and condo communities are forms of "common interest communities."

These are communities in which each resident rents or owns a residential unit. The residential units are part of a larger building, or complex of buildings, which are owned by another entity, such as a corporation or association. The residents are accountable for the upkeep of common areas, such as lawns and walkways. Rather than personally tending to these things, residents normally pay a fee that covers these necessities.

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 normally 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 Longview, Texas

There are a huge number of laws in Longview, Texas that can affect condominiums and cooperatives, but few, if any, of them are unique to such common-interest communities. Rather, they're mostly governed by laws of general application, covering zoning, contracts, and landlord/tenant relations.

The daily lives of residents, and what they are and aren't allowed to do in their residences, will be far more heavily impacted by rules and regulations that the homeowner's association, or the owner of the land, has imposed.

The manager or owner of the land on which your residence is located will likely have a lot of rules concerning what can and cannot be done in and near the houses. These rules normally mandate cleanliness, keeping noise to a minimum, and regulate the presence of pets.

The power of landowners is limited, however, and there are some rules that cannot be given legal effect. For example, in Longview, Texas, 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.

Can a Longview, Texas Attorney Help?

If you are involved in an argument with your neighbor, in conflict with a zoning regulation, or in a dispute with your landlord, a seasoned Longview, Texas real estate attorney can help you prevail.

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Life in Longview

Longview is located in both Gregg and Harrison Counties, in the state of Texas. It has a population of around 80,500 people. Surrounding highways include Interstate 20, U.S. Highway 80, and U.S. Highway 259. The beautiful Sabine River is quite near!

Most residents are employed by East Texas Oil Field, Kohl's, Starbucks, Target, and Wal-Mart. As evidence, the retail industry drives the economy. Some well-experienced lawyers who have wanted a break from the large firm scene have established small law offices in Longview. These attorneys are capable of handling any and every legal need.

Some famous poeple who have called Longview home include Rodney Carrington, Chris Davis, Evonne Hsu, Bill P. Keith, Malcolm Kelly, Linda Maxey, Mike Martin, Miranda Lambert, Ben Spies, James Street, Frank Steen and Bobby Taylor.

Overall, Longview is a great place to live or visit.

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