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Emotional support and service pets: Fair and affordable for who?

Housing Wire

What is one of the largest fines you think a housing provider—like landlords, condo HOAs/boards, and state and local housing authority offices—has had to pay due to turning away emotional support and service animals?

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Taking the leap: The benefits of buying vs. renting a home

Housing Wire

By the time the first week of the month arrives, you’ve sent off that rent payment to your landlord. Unlike renting, where you’re consistently paying out money to a landlord, a purchased home offers the prospect of building wealth since it may appreciate in value over time. These costs may also fluctuate over time.).

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5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Your First Condo

Lamacchia Realty

So, even if you rent a condo, your landlord will be a single person while, if you rent an apartment, your landlord will be a company. However, what you should be aware of is that even though you own your condo, it’s managed by the HOA. HOA The Home Owners Association manages condos and their communal areas. Car parking?

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5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Your First Condo

Lamacchia Realty

Amenities for loft condo owners vary and all depend on the specific HOA. Depending on the HOA or condo association, residents usually have access to special facilities such as fitness centers or community spaces. However, what you should be aware of is that even though you own your condo, it’s managed by the HOA.

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Condo vs. Apartment Living: 8 Key Differences

Raleigh Realty

Might have homeowner’s association (HOA) fees. An apartment is a unit in a building that’s rented out by its owner, called a landlord. Pros: Landlord pays for repairs and upgrades. Once you pay off your mortgage, a condo owner only needs to worry about paying utilities and possible HOA fees. What Is an Apartment?

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Renting? 5 zoning rules to know before you rent your home

Movoto

Clear your plans with your HOA (if you have one). If you live in a community that has a homeowners association (HOA), there may be provisions against renting out your house. If you are allowed to have renters, they will still have to follow HOA guidelines for maintenance, noise, and other rules.

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Condo Vs. Townhouse: How Are They Different, And Which Is Right For You?

Quicken Loans

Townhouses and condos both refer to a type of ownership, meaning you won’t have to pay rent to a landlord. While these HOAs are not responsible for the maintenance of the individual townhouses, they oversee the preservation of the community as a whole. Everything else is reserved for the condominium’s HOA.

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