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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In the case of a conversion of residential units to a nonresidential use, or to cooperative housing or condominiums, the mortgagor must submit the following materials to the local HUD office in accordance with §§ 245.415 and 245.419:
(a) In the case of a proposed conversion of residential rental units to nonresidential use:
(1) A statement describing the proposed conversion;
(2) A statement describing the estimated effect of the proposed conversion on the value of the project, the project rent schedule, the number of dwelling units in the project, a list of the units to be converted and their occupancy, the amount of subsidy available to the project, and the project income and expenses (including property taxes);
(3) A statement assessing the compatibility of the proposed nonresidential use with the residential character of the project;
(4) Written approval of the mortgagee if required;
(5) An undertaking by the mortgagor to pay all relocation costs that may be required by HUD for tenants required to vacate the project because of the conversion; and
(6) A copy of the notice to tenants.
(b) In the case of a proposed transfer of the project to a cooperative housing mortgagor corporation or association (conversion of residential rental units to residential cooperative housing), the materials specified in paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section and the following additional materials:
(1) An estimate of the demand for cooperative housing, including an estimate of the number of present tenants interested in purchasing cooperative housing;
(2) Estimates of downpayments and monthly carrying charges that will be required; and
(3) Copies of proposed organizational documents, including By–Laws, Articles of Incorporation, Subscription Agreement, Occupancy Agreement, and Sale Document.
(c) In the case of a proposed conversion of residential rental units to condominium units, the materials specified in paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(4), and (a)(6) of this section and the following additional materials:
(1) An estimate of the demand for condominium housing, including an estimate of the number of present tenants interested in purchasing units;
(2) Estimates of downpayments, monthly mortgage payments and condominium association fees that will be required; and
(3) A list of the units to be converted and their occupancy.
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 2502–0310)
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 24. Housing and Urban Development § 24.245.417 Initial submission of materials to HUD: Conversion of residential units to a nonresidential use, or to cooperative housing or condominiums - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-24-housing-and-urban-development/cfr-sect-24-245-417/
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