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Yes, and if your intention is to buy a condominium as a rental/income property, it's a good idea to read the governing documents to ascertain whether or not rentals are allowed.

In another situation, say, such as the one that faces too many owners -- rent or be foreclosed upon, you may have another option.

When no rentals are allowed, or when the association has reached its rental cap, you can petition the board and present a 'hardship' case, that indicates unless you can rent the space, you will be forced into foreclosure.

The board may be willing to allow a rental in this case, especially if you present these credentials:

  • A renter-vetting service receipt indicating that you've completed a background and finance check on the potential renter -- no names/ results, just proof that you've completed the procedure
  • A copy of the lease you propose signing with the tenant
  • Proof of sharing the governing documents and house rules with the tenant, so that the tenant can live in the unit as an owner, without the power to vote
And be willing to work with the board to give the association a sense of 'comfort' that the tenant will be a civil and cooperative addition to the community.


Finally, some lending institutions will not loan money to buy a condominium when rental percentages relative to owner/residents is too high. Therefore, either rentals are dis-allowed, or a rental cap may be in place.
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