#18833

Thanks for the comments.

Assuming permission is given by the co-op, to build and use a structure, could that structure then be sold to another member at a later date, transferring the right of use? That is, would the money go to the builder or the co-op?

Many years ago I sat in on some lessons on real estate valuation. The teacher, for some reason, told a story of a farmer who asked someone to build something on his property. By mistake, it was placed on a neighbour’s property. Reportedly, the building then belonged to the neighbour, even though he didn’t pay anything for it. I don’t know how true, but the teacher was suggesting that any improvements to a block of land belong to the owner of the land, notwithstanding how it got there. I was reminded of this when a question came up in a co-op I’m in.

Is there somewhere I can find the law on this?

Jordan