Property Ownership

A cooperative (co-op) housing arrangement in Iowa differs from a condominium in that:

ACo-op owners receive a fee simple deed to their unit
BCo-op owners hold shares in a corporation that owns the building and receive a proprietary lease for their unit✓ Correct
CCo-ops are always rental arrangements
DCo-op owners do not pay any real estate taxes

Explanation

In a cooperative, residents own shares in the corporation that holds title to the building and receive a proprietary lease for their individual unit. Unlike condo owners, co-op shareholders do not hold a deed to their unit.

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