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HOA and housing cooperatives

The Czech Republic is one of the countries with a high proportion of owner-occupied housing. And every property owner, associated in an HOA (Homeowners Association) or housing cooperative, wants to have good relations in the house. Therefore, here are the most important tips that will help you avoid any legal unpleasantness in your HOA or housing association.

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What should be included in a property purchase contract

24. November 2023

7 minutes of reading

HOA and housing cooperatives

It is not for nothing that it is said that what is written is given.In law this is doubly true. Whether you are buying or selling a property, everything that is essential should be written in the contract. In this article we bring you the main points that must not be missing from the purchase contract.

Windows in an apartment building: a case from our practice

22. November 2023

20 minutes of reading

HOA and housing cooperatives

Well-written articles of association of an HOA or housing cooperative are the basis. Otherwise, situations can arise where it is not clear exactly who is in charge of what or who has to pay what. This can lead to unnecessary disputes and strained relations between neighbours. Indeed, something similar happened to our client. In this case, the main role was played by fixed windows and the expense of cleaning them.

Duplex apartment

21. November 2023

8 minutes of reading

HOA and housing cooperatives

Is your current apartment cramped and do you long for a bigger and airier space? That's exactly what a duplex apartment offers. However, duplexes are rare and it's not easy to come across them for sale. Fortunately, however, you can build a maisonette, either by joining two adjoining flats or by combining a flat with a loft conversion. How does the law regulate this change? Find out in our article.

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What can’t a landlord afford?

11. November 2023

5 minutes of reading

HOA and housing cooperatives

It is true that today there is generally a shortage of apartments and landlords often take advantage of this when negotiating a lease. This situation, which is occurring today, is mitigated by the Civil Code, which protects the weaker party to the contract, i.e. the tenant.

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pohled na obytný dům v rekonstrukci

What does reconstruction of an apartment building entail

10. November 2023

7 minutes of reading

HOA and housing cooperatives

You come home and pieces of plaster from your own apartment building fall on you regularly. Then it's high time you had it repaired. But who will decide whether the renovation will take place and what will pay for the work? Will your HOA or housing association foot the bill or opt for a loan instead?

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What to look out for when buying a property

1. November 2023

6 minutes of reading

HOA and housing cooperatives

Buying a home or apartment is not about small money. Often you have to invest a lifetime of savings or go into debt for the next 30 years with a mortgage.

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Heat accounting: how fair is it?

25. October 2023

5 minutes of reading

HOA and housing cooperatives

Are you the chairman of an owners' association or a member of a housing association body? Or do you simply live in a house with central heating? Sooner or later, you will certainly come across the question of heat distribution in your home. What are the rules for it, for whom are they advantageous and for whom disadvantageous?

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What is involved in serving on a condominium board?

10. October 2023

8 minutes of reading

HOA and housing cooperatives

As a member of a unit owners' association or condominium association, you are actually a bit of an involuntary partner in the company, i.e. a housing entrepreneur. What does this role entail and what should you prepare for?

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What rights and obligations do members of cooperatives have?

9. October 2023

8 minutes of reading

HOA and housing cooperatives

The members of a cooperative, whether housing, social or manufacturing, are the bearers of a number of rights and obligations associated with their membership. Some of these are laid down by law, but most are usually determined by the statutes of the cooperative. Let's take a look at what your membership in a cooperative obliges you to do and what you are entitled to.

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Dissolution of a cooperative: when to proceed?

9. October 2023

8 minutes of reading

HOA and housing cooperatives

Have you set up a social or housing cooperative that has already fulfilled its purpose? Do you have a production cooperative that is economically impossible to keep alive? Sometimes a situation arises when objective circumstances or the will of the members of the cooperative dictate its dissolution. How to proceed and what to leave out? And when can a cooperative be dissolved against the will of its members? This is the focus of our text.

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Self-employed person

Termination of employment

Employment contract

Purchase contract

Agreement to perform work

Commercial Register

Identification number

Termination by agreement

Contractual penalty

Working time account

Land Registry Office

Court of Registration

Homeowners Association (HOA)

Incapacity for work

Agreement on termination of employment

Immediate termination of employment

Chairman of HOA

Legal irregularities

Apartment lease

Housing cooperative

Cooperative share

Cooperative apartment

Security deposit

Work discipline

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