How does living in a unit in the Cooperative differ from living in a condo unit?

One of the big differences is that you are not responsible for basic repair and maintenance of your unit. The Cooperative purchases and maintains your appliances, flooring or paint — unless you have damaged these items. The Cooperative’s Property Committee has set standards for those items along with upgrades which you choose and for which you pay the difference. There is also an exception process which has been occasionally desired by a member.

Oftentimes, in a condo, even with an association that governs various operations and rules, it is is difficult to feel a community spirit. Group activities are few or nonexistent. In a Cooperative, owner-members collectively own the entire space and set the rules. RLPV is known for its comraderie among members and friendliness to visitors. This is just one ingredient that might make Realife Cooperative of Phalen Village the place for you!