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Condominium and Cooperative Law in Wisconsin

Cooperative and condominium communities are examples of a class of housing developments identified as "common interest communities."

This is a type of community in which the individual residents rent or own residential units in a building, or collection of buildings, but are collectively accountable for taking maintaining the common areas in their communities, such as lawns, gardens, swimming pools, and the like. This responsibility is typically taken care of by charging the residents a periodic maintenance fee, to pay for the upkeep of the common areas.

If you just look at one of these communities, you won't be able to tell whether it's a cooperative or a condominium community.

This is because there are no defining physical characteristics which are distinct to one type of cooperative community, but not the other. The significant differences aren't embodied in physical characteristics, but in the legal ownership arrangement governing the communities: in a condominium community, the residents own the units they live in. In a cooperative community, the units are rented.

Laws and Regulations Concerning Common Interest Communities in Neenah, Wisconsin

There are numerous laws in Neenah, Wisconsin that might be applicable to common interest communities. But most of these laws are not unique to common-interest communities. Rather, they usually concern zoning, land use, and contract law, which are applicable to most other types of real estate, as well.

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.

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 Neenah, Wisconsin, 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 Neenah, Wisconsin 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 reliable Neenah, Wisconsin real estate attorney can help you prevail.

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Life in Neenah

Comprising a total of 8.6 square miles, Neenah, Wisconsin is located on beautiful Lake Winnebago. The approximately 25,000 lucky residents of the lakeside city enjoy all the perks of its picturesque location. Neenah was named for the Winnebago tribe's word for running water. Neenah was first founded in the 1800's, and originally designated as an agricultural and industrial mission to the local Menominee Indians. Neenah is home to many of the nation's major steel and paper companies. Additionally, it also houses Neenah Foundry-- a famous manhole cover producer. On the artistic side, Neenah's Bergstrom-Mahler Museum houses over 3,000 pieces of world-renowned glass art, mainly comprised of paperweights and Germanic glasswork. Not surprisingly, the museum is one of the most popular places to visit in the city. Neenah is politically independent from the town of Neenah, although its location would cause a casual oberver to reason otherwise! One thing Neenah is not lack is quality lawyers. Neenah lawyers are at the top of their game and available to represent their local clients in any legal issue he or she may find themselves dealing with. Neenah is a great city to work and visit.

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