Bishop, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 17.84, art. I § 17.84.020
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The following words and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except where the context otherwise requires. A. Community apartment project means joint ownership of the land by the various owners with an exclusive right to occupy a given dwelling unit. B. Condominium means joint ownership of the land by the purchasers with ownership of a defined area of air space where the dwelling unit is located as more fully defined in the Civil Code § 1 et seq. C. Condominium conversion means a process or effect of transferring ownership of a building from residential units to a condominium in accordance with appropriate law. The term "condominium conversion," as used in the chapter, means the conversion of existing units to condominiums, community apartment projects, or stock cooperatives. (Condominiums and community apartment projects are required to comply with the Subdivision Map Act, Government Code § 66410 et seq., while stock cooperatives are not, unless made so by the state department of real estate.) D. Stock cooperative means ownership of the land and buildings by a corporation. Tenants own shares of stock and thus are entitled to an exclusive right to occupy a dwelling unit, or they lease a dwelling.
Bishop Code of Ordinances ch. 17.84, art. I § 17.84.020 establishes the working definitions for key terms used throughout the condominium conversion chapter. It distinguishes between community apartment projects (joint land ownership with exclusive occupancy rights), condominiums (joint land ownership plus ownership of a defined airspace unit), condominium conversions (the transfer of residential buildings into one of these shared-ownership forms), and stock cooperatives (corporate land ownership where residents hold shares entitling them to occupy a unit). These definitions set the interpretive framework for all other provisions in the chapter, clarifying which legal structures and state laws—such as the Subdivision Map Act—apply to each ownership type.
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Property owners and managers operating in Bishop who are considering or involved in a conversion of residential rental units should be familiar with the definitions established in § 17.84.020, as the category into which a project falls—condominium, community apartment project, or stock cooperative—determines which regulatory requirements apply. For example, condominiums and community apartment projects are subject to the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code § 66410 et seq.), while stock cooperatives generally are not unless the state department of real estate requires otherwise. Operators generally ensure that any conversion process is structured and documented in a way that aligns with the correct ownership category as defined in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings that may be subject to a conversion in Bishop should understand that § 17.84.020 defines the types of ownership structures—condominiums, community apartment projects, and stock cooperatives—that trigger the protections and procedures set out in chapter 17.84. Knowing which category applies to a proposed conversion can be relevant when evaluating what rights and procedural requirements come into play under the broader chapter. Tenants who have questions about a conversion affecting their home may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full chapter for provisions that build on these definitions.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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