Any home which is owned by a corporation in which the residence own shares. Return to Menu

(see rural electric cooperative)

a business corporation whose goal is to make a profit

a business owned and democractically controlled by it's members

a business owned by its workers or customers

a business that is owned and controlled by the people who use it

a corporate structure whereby members come together to form a business for themselves

a corporation that owns a particular residential property

a corporation that owns real estate

a corporation which owns the actual real estate

a form of ownership in which a corporation or business entity holds title to a property and grants the occupancy rights to particular apartments or units to shareholders by leases or similar arrangements

a group of individuals coming together with a common purpose and cooperating together to reach their goals

a group of people cooperating to accomplish a goal

a housing community that is jointly owned and managed by those who live in it

a member-owned, member-controlled business that operates for the mutual benefit of all members and according to common principles established for cooperatives

an apartment building in which you own a share of a corporation whose main asset is the building in which you live

an organization that is member-owned and -controlled

a short term for a residential property owned and managed by a corporation

a special form of business in which users or providers of goods or services own and control the organization which provides them

is a marketing cooperative. It is grower owned, meaning that the growers "own" the company and profits are distributed to the growers based on the amount and quality of cotton that the grower produced that year.

(Cooperative Education) special program combining practical work experience with academic course work in a student’s chosen field (Boykin Wright Hall).

Buildings are structured as a corporation. Rather than owning an apartment outright, individuals own shares according to the size and value of their unit. There are many restrictions on the rentals of co-ops regarding length of lease, roommates, etc. The approval process can take 30-45 days. Prospective tenants must submit extensive personal and financial information, and interview with the Co-op board. Expect large application fees and move-in fees ($150+). Security deposit may exceed one month's rent. Coops can often be problematic for internationals or new hires without an established credit history.

Cooperative housing. Co-ops are small housing units for students, who save money by managing all aspects of house operation from meal planning to maintenance and improvements.

A private, cooperative housing corporation, having only one class of stock outstanding, which owns or leases land and all or part of a building or buildings, including apartments, spaces used for commercial purposes and common areas therein and whose board of directors authorizes the sale of stock and the issuance of a Co-op Lease.

Also known as cooperative education, this opportunity partners education and industry to apply the theories taught in the classroom to the workforce. When taking part in a co-op, you will usually work during the semester or quarter in order to gain valuable on-the-job experience and typically to fulfill a requirement in your program of study.

A retail cooperative of two (2) or more retail licensees. See QUALIFIED RETAIL

Cooperative education (co-op) integrates classroom study with paid, supervised work experiences. These jobs are part- or full-time and may lead to academic credit.

(Co-operative housing) A structure of two or more units which is owned by a corporation made up of the occupants. As such, no real property is owned by the individuals, only shares in the corporation allocated to particular apartments.

A buyer purchases shares in a co-op corporation, made up of the resident in the co-op property. The buyer owns shares rather than owning the real property. In exchange, the buyer has the right to occupy a co-op unit.

An apartment whereby the purchaser buys shares in a corporation (which owns the apartment or complex) and receives a lease ("proprietary lease") to occupy the apartment. This is a common form of ownership in New York City.

Cooperative building where owners possess shares of stock in the building corporation worth the value of their apartment. Doorman - An apartment building employee who controls entrance to building as a security precaution and often accepts package deliveries for tenants. East Harlem - A Manhattan neighborhood which is also known as Spanish Harlem and found in the Northeastern most part of the island borough between East 142nd and 96th Street and runs east to west from Park Avenue to the East River.

Cooperative arrangement whereby producer or syndicator makes partial payment for promotional announcements; also, print ad with costs shared by network and station.

Co-operative housing refers to a building, or a group of buildings, that is owned by a corporation. The shareholders of the corporation are the people who live in the building. They own shares- which gives them the right to lease a specific unit within the building-in the corporation that owns their building and pay "rent" or monthly maintenance assessments for the expenses associated with living in the building.

(Co-operative housing) A form of multiple ownership in which a corporation or business trust entity (made up of the occupants) holds title to a property and grants occupancy rights to shareholders by means of proprietary leases or similar arrangements. As such, no real property is owned by the individuals, only shares in the corporation allocated to particular apartments.

a 6-month full-time paid position related to a student's major or career interests. For further information on the University's Cooperative Education program, contact the University Advising Center.

Abbreviation for "cooperative," a portion of a large property whose owner has purchased exclusive rights to its use by buying a share of the corporation that owns the large property.

Cooperative business, usually a health food store run by hippies. Members are part owners and many actively participate in the business. Based on Marxist principles.

Cooperative electric utilities, member owned utilities that formed mostly in the 1930s to get electricity to areas where larger utilities couldn't make a business case for rolling out power lines

The commonly used term for a rural electric cooperative. Rural electric cooperatives generate and/or purchase wholesale power, arrange for the transmission of that power, and then distribute the power to serve the demand of rural customers. Co-ops typically become involved in ancillary services such as energy conservation, load management and other demand-side management programs in order to serve their customers at the least cost. (All Co-ops do not necessarily generate electricity.)

In a residential co-operative, the buyer purchases shares in the co-op corporation, made up of the residents in the co-op property. The buyer owns the shares rather than owning real property. In exchange, ha has the right to lease and occupy a co-op unit.

An apartment building owned by a group of people in which each person occupies one of the apartments. While the group together owns all the units, each individual has absolute rights to the occupation of a single unit.

A co-op (co-operative) is a form of ownership where a corporation or business organization holds title to a property and grants the dwelling unit occupancy rights to shareholders through proprietary leases or comparable arrangements.

See Banks for Cooperatives (Co-op)

A type of common property ownership, such as when the residents of a multi-unit housing complex own shares in the corporation that owns the property, rather than owning their own units.

Short for Cooperative, a structure of two or more units, owned by a corporation that gives each resident the right to occupy a specific apartment or unit. It is a mode of land ownership where the occupiers of individual units in a building own an interest in the Cooperative Corporation that owns the whole property. back

An apartment building or a group of dwellings owned by a corporation, the stockholders of which are the residents of the dwellings. It is operated for their benefit by their elected board of directors. In a cooperative, the corporation or association owns title to the real estate. A resident purchases stock in the corporation which entitles him to occupy a unit in the building or property owned by the cooperative. While the resident does not own his unit, he has an absolute right to occupy his unit for as long as he owns the stock.

Brand advertising that is jointly funded by a manufacturer and a local retailer or distributor.

Marketing effort, such as advertising, in which the vendor shares the cost.

An educational component that allows students to participate in paid, on-the-job training sessions while going to school. The Co-operative Education department at TRU manages these work terms.

"ko-ahp"] – the Student Co-operative Bookstore at the corner of Nichol Avenue and Lipman Drive. Douglass students may join the Co-op and be eligible for a patronage credit at the end of the year.

a place where people live together and learn to accept and appreciate differences among them

A form of mail promotion in which a number of magazines or products are merchandised together.

Co-op is when two or more people do a freestyle routine together.

A training program that is an integral part of an established curriculum. Work authorization is granted by the Designated School Official.

a good business to be in