Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Accountant recommendations for Cohousing?

[Sharon Villines (sharon]

> On Nov 19, 2022, at 11:52 AM, Jim Bob <jimjoebob456 [at] hotmail.com> wrote:
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> I queried the group before but didn't see any responses -- anyone have 
> accountants familiar with cohousing to recommend?  We are a starting 
> community in Cheney, WA and just looking for recommendations.  Thanks!

Real estate law is so locally determined that you need someone local. They 
don’t have to live right down the street but should be in your state and 
usually in your county or closest urban area.

The category of law that cohousing falls into is “common interest” law. They 
would know the law related to commonly owned assets. So cohousing would be 
commonly owned housing. Someone who knows condominium law might be a good 
start. Or someone who handles cooperatives in your area.

One theory of finding the best person is to ask for recommendations from a wide 
number of people and sources. When they all begin including the same person(s) 
you know that is probably your best provider.

Sharon
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Sharon Villines
Takoma Village Cohousing, Washington DC
http://www.takomavillage.org