Literal question
2. Character of the property:
[] 1 Dwelling in a house of personal property
[] 2 Dwelling co-operative property
[] 3 Freehold flat
[] 4 Dwelling in a block of free-hold flats
[] 5 State property
[] 6 Other, namely ____
Interviewer instructions
2. Type of ownership
The type of ownership of the dwelling -- irrespective of the title of use of the occupants --should be registered.
The dwellings in private property should be enumerated by taking into account the type of construction as follows: dwelling in a house as property of private individual(s), dwelling owned by a dwelling co-operative, condo (dwelling in private property), dwelling in a building of collective ownership.
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Dwelling in a house as property of private individuals
" Dwelling in a house as property of private individuals" answer should be marked in the case of residential buildings in private property, in buildings covering not more than three dwellings (the family-house type buildings) occupied by the owner, his/her relative(s) or a tenant.
Co-operative dwelling
"Co-operative dwelling" is the dwelling which had been built by a co-operative. The occupants of the dwelling (generally the joint-owners of the building i.e. the dwelling), after making an advance payment, are obliged to pay a monthly installment. The joint owners - after the cumulative amount of the monthly installment reaches the indexed value of the money invested for the dwelling -- shall become the owners of the dwelling.
Condo (dwelling in private property)
"Condo (dwelling in private property)" answer should be marked in the case of dwellings basically built upon the initiative of the state, subsidized by the state budget, and sold for a reduced price to private individuals. A private dwelling in multi-dwelling buildings built before 1945 is regarded also as a condo.
Dwelling in a building of collective ownership
"Dwelling in a building of collective ownership" is a dwelling built by private individuals by a cash payment supplemented and by bank credit. The dwelling usually is in a multi-storeyed building incorporating at least of four dwellings. The private individuals are owners of the given dwelling though collective owners of the common parts (and the parcel) of the building.
Dwelling in state property
Dwellings in state property are those maintained by (local) governments. Dwellings maintained by companies, institutions should be regarded as dwellings in state property too.
