Co-op reference letters for co-applicants

I would think that if they know you equally well they can talk about both of you; if they only know one, they will only talk about one. No?

There is no standard. Some coops say you dont need 8 if someone knows you both. I would say just dont lie- if they know one, talk about one.

Each letter should focus on the subject but can also mention the spouse. For example - Romingn and I have been close friends since college when we were involved in a university task force on homelessness and these days my husband and I often spend weekends volunteering with her and Mr. Romingn at the local soup kitchen... yada yada yada.

the personal letters are more likely to talk about both of you than the professional ones (unless you met working in the same office). squid's take for how to do that is a good guide. And you should work with the listing broker -- he/she will often know the board and what qualities they are looking for.

ali r.
DG Neary Realty

One letter each from your parole officer, psychiatrist, & 3 former cellmates should be sufficient.

Don't forget to ask them if there's an additional monthly fee for basement gun storage, if available.

Good Luck!

>For example - Romingn and I have been close friends since college when we were involved in a university task force on homelessness and these days my husband and I often spend weekends volunteering with her and Mr. Romingn at the local soup kitchen

Yes, definitely bring up your work against homelessness when you apply for your co-op.

Meh.

The work "against" the homeless may or may not impress co-op board members.

I'm not terribly impressed. I'd be more impressed hearing about how you worked to improve your OWN building community.