Compare the Advantages of Cooperative Living
COOPERATIVE PLAN | RENTING OWNERSHIP |
Monthly Cost - Your monthly payments are amazingly low. You pay only actual costs. | Monthly Cost - The tenant must pay what the landlord asks. The owner's monthly expenses are much higher. |
Total Cost - Your costs are cut to the bone: longest mortgage terms, special low interest rate, no closing cost or broker fee. | Total Cost - The tenant's rent includes high cost of commercial construction and financing. The owner pays for higher mortgage interest rates, uncontrolled profits, closing costs. |
Ownership - You and other townhouse residents are the sole owners of the property. You occupy the home of your choice for as long as you wish. | Ownership - The tenant owns nothing (except a file of rent receipts). The owner is completely responsible for his house. |
Liability - You have no personal liability — you sign no mortgage or note. | Liability - The tenant has no personal liability. The owner is personally liable for the mortgage and note. |
Maintenance - Your cooperative takes care of your townhouse inside and out (except decorating). | Maintenance - The tenant has no control over maintenance standards. The owner is fully responsible for all repairs. |
Management - Your family and every other family each have one vote in election of directors. Business affairs are handled by a professional management firm. | Management - The tenant has no voice whatever in management. The owner alone is responsible for all decisions . . . and mistakes! |
Community Control - You help establish policy, rules and standards for your community. | Community Control - The tenant has no control. The owner has no jurisdiction except in court. |
If You Have To Move - You give notice if you need to move and are not bound by a lease, nor are there lease renewals. A modest resale charge is imposed. | If You Have To Move - The tenant is bound by a lease drawn up by his landlord. The owner must sell his own house and pay larger brokerage fees. |
Tax Benefit - You deduct from your income tax report everything paid for interest. | Tax Benefit - The tenant has little or no tax benefit. The owner can deduct interest and taxes. |
Replacements - Your cooperative has reserve funds waiting in the bank to replace items as they wear out. | Replacements - The tenant must wait for the landlord to decide when and if to make replacements. The owner must foot the bill for replacements. |

Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address
Colonial Park Townhomes
2557 SE Golden Avenue
Topeka, KS 66605
Phone Number
(785) 266-4166
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Phone: (785) 266-4166
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday