WaCoHo v. Condo
Wasatch Commons Cohousing Association is legally a condominium association; however, in practice there are numerous key distinctions. Understanding and embracing these distinctions is key to your future happiness in cohousing. Cohousing is a lifestyle choice, not a housing choice.
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Standard Condos |
Cohousing |
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Governance |
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Decision Making |
Board of Directors Majority Rule |
Committees/Community Meetings Consensus |
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Operations |
Property Management Company |
Committees & Mandatory Work Hours |
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Financial |
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Fees |
HOA Dues to cover all work and expenses |
Mandatory Work Hours help lower operational expenses, thus helping to keep HOA dues as low as possible |
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Budgets |
Developed by Board of Directors |
Consensed by Community |
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Communications |
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Newsletter |
Email Lists (multiple) Community Meetings |
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Social |
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Clubhouse vs Common House |
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Reservations |
Rental ($$ + Contract) |
Free, Self-directed reservations, if not reserved – use it |
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Laundry |
Coin, if available |
Free |
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Wifi & Cable |
N/A |
Free |
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Guest Bedrooms |
N/A |
Free/small donation |
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Kitchen, TV room, Children’s Playroom, Workshop, Gym, and more |
N/A |
Free |
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Weekly Common Meals |
N/A |
Two pot luck meals with community per week |
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Pedestrian Interiors |
N/A |
Cars on outskirts; interior designed for walking, playing, gardening, safety and generally running into your neighbors |
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Intentional Neighborhood |
N/A |
Designed so that you know everyone and are around neighbors whenever you’re out and about |
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Children Friendly |
N/A |
Playrooms, playgrounds, and activities focused on children |
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Community Events |
N/A |
As often as community members organize them |
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