Cooperatives differ from other business entities in their ownership and operational structure. Cooperatives are owned and controlled by their members. Members use the cooperative to meet their own needs for goods and services, rather than generating a return for non-patron investors and sharing the financial risks and rewards that accompany ownership.
The Application of Civil Rights Laws to Housing Cooperatives 
Stable Home Ownership in a Turbulent Economy Delinquencies and Foreclosures Remain Low 
Michigan Cooperative Housing – History and Case Law 
Limited Cooperative Association Statutes An Update 
Legal Primer For Formation of Consumer-Owned Food Cooperatives 
Legal Manual for Small Rural Home Cooperatives 
Legal Guide to Cooperative Conversions 
Keeping your Records Straight 
Antitrust Status of Farmer Cooperatives The Story of the Capper- Volstead Act