Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: question about membership/participation agreements

[Joani Blank (joani]

The reason for the language in the note after the heading is that we cannot 
require a a condo owner here to agree to something like this. A group at 
any stage of the development process--when it is still an LLC or a 
development partner-- could 'require" that prospects sign this agreement 
well before move-in, even as a condition of membership.

Joani Blank
Swan's Market
Oakland, CA

Swan's Market Cohousing Participation Agreement

[Note:  Signing this agreement is voluntary, and it is not legally binding]

I live (or plan to live) in the Swan's Market Cohousing community.  I am 
aware of the nature, goals, character and history of Swan's Market 
Cohousing and I intend to maintain and enhance its sense of community and 
cooperation.

If I lease or sell my unit, my tenant(s) or buyer(s) will be offered an 
orientation and encouraged to sign this participation agreement. I support 
the Community's aim of cooperative living; I agree to participate in 
activities of the Community on a regular basis, as follows:

1. Management of our community through the Homeowners Association. I will 
play an ongoing role in the Association (and, if an owner, I will  serve on 
the Board of Directors). I understand that if I want to have a say in the 
decision-making process, it is my responsibility to participate in 
Association meetings.

2. Preparation of common meals. I understand that every adult resident (18 
or older) shares equally in the preparation and/or clean-up of common meals 
on a rotating basis.  I intend to do my share, regardless of how frequently 
I sign up to eat those meals.

3. Maintenance and improvement of the community property. Swan's Market 
cohousing  self-manages and maintains its property.  In order to keep it in 
the best condition possible, I agree to do my share of the ongoing 
maintenance of the common areas


Signed:_________________________________  Unit #_________

Date:_________________

At 06:20 PM 9/9/2004, you wrote:
> Hi Joani: Iv'e seen the agreements referred to by both names, so thanks 
> for the clarifying question. It would be helpful to have you post the 
> Swan's Creek model. Also having them posted on the webs site would be 
> great. In the meantime  as many samples  I can get in the next week would 
> be really helpful.
> Nick  Meima