RA 4726 / Condo Provisions in PD 957 and BP 220 Flashcards
The Condominium Act
RA 4726
RA 4726 approval/effectivity date
June 18, 1966
an act to define condominium, establish requirements for its creations and govern its incidents
RA 4726 (The Condominium Act)
horizontal condominium is also referred to as a
townhouse project
form of condominium project which refers to a high-rise or medium-rise buildings use for dwelling or habitation purposes
residential
form of condominium project which refers to a single-detached, apartment type, medium rise and high-rise factories or warehouse
industrial
form of condominium project which refers to offices, stores, shops, restaurants, theaters, concessionaires, marts and malls, etc.
commercial
form of condominium project which refers to a project that has its own recreational facilities like beaches, golf course, club houses, etc.
resorts
evidence of condominium ownership
Condominium Certificate of Title
property rights in condominium ownership
absolute ownership of unit and co-ownership on land and common areas
restrictions for aliens in condominium ownership
ownership of aliens should not go beyond 40% of units in condominium corporation
is defined as an interest in a real property consisting of a separate interest in unit in a residential, industrial or commercial building, and an undivided interest in common, directly or indirectly in the land on which it is erected and in other areas of the building
Condominium
Title to the common areas, including land, or the appurtenant interests in such areas, may be held by __ specially formed for such purpose, in which holders of separate interest shall automatically be member or shareholders
corporation
refers to a part of the condominium project intended for any type of independent use or ownership
condominium unit
it is an interior unit susceptible to private use and being sold or alienated in the condominium project
condominium unit
refers to the entire parcel of real property divided, or to be divided, in condominiums including all structures thereon
condominium project
it is a vertical or horizontal subdivision on a parcel of land and a multi-storey structure erected thereon which can be used for residential, commercial or industrial purposes
condominium project
it is the totality of the site, condominium units and common areas
condominium project
refers to the entire project except all units separately granted, held or reserved for independent use
common areas
they are non-alienable areas of the condominium project like: the hallways, land, reception area, stairs, elevators, swimming pool, gym, etc.
common areas
refers to the bearing walls, columns, floors, foundations and other common structural elements of the building; lobbies, stairways, hallways, and other areas of common use
common areas
refers to the Enabling Act of any condominium project. This “enables” the condominium to exist and govern its existence
Enabling or Master Deed
lays down the provisions for management body, insurance, coverage, maintenance cost and assessment basis and audit
Deed of Restrictions
establishes the birth and guidelines of and by-laws of the condominium corporation
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws
determines what units owners and tenants can and cannot do
Rules and Regulations
is the evidence of ownership of the condominium unit
Condominium Certificate of Title
reference for tax assessment and tax due in the condominium unit and share in the common areas
Tax Declaration
a document issued by the condominium corporation that the conveyance is in accordance with the Master Deed / Restrictions
Certificate of Management