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Operating Agreement

An operating agreement is a legal document that defines how a co-owned property or LLC is managed, including decision-making rules, financial obligations, and dispute resolution procedures.

In co-ownership real estate, the operating agreement is the governing contract that all owners sign. It spells out each owner's rights and responsibilities, how costs are shared, what happens when someone wants to sell their share, and how major decisions are made. Without a thorough operating agreement, co-ownership arrangements can quickly become contentious.

GoForth, a luxury co-ownership company, structures each property under an LLC with a detailed operating agreement drafted by real estate attorneys. This agreement covers everything from maintenance cost splits and occupancy scheduling to exit procedures and the right of first refusal. Every GoForth owner receives a clear, enforceable framework so there are no surprises down the road.

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