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NYC co-ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how to raise more money, how to deal with angry owners, or the best ways to work with a building's accountant or lawyer, co-op and condo board directors have to make decisions. The collection of articles here will help your co-op or condo board navigate these waters.
Everything You Need to Know to Unlock the Financial Statement
Written by Lisa Prevost on May 27, 2019
The last two keys to prepare co-op and condo boards for the annual meeting.
Two More Keys to Unlocking the Audited Financial Statement
Written by Lisa Prevost on May 24, 2019
Make sure reserve funds and security deposits are where they belong.
Luna Park co-op on Coney Island allowed applicants to leapfrog waiting list.
Two Keys to Unlocking the Financial Statement
Written by Lisa Prevost on May 20, 2019
How to parse the auditor’s opinion and the operating results.
Putting the “Meet” in a Condo Board’s Annual Meeting
Written by Dale J. Degenshen on May 13, 2019
When factions fight for control, things can get ugly.
Co-op and condo boards’ attorneys are mystified by new ruling.
Condo Board at 865 UN Plaza Overcomes a Trio of Tricky Problems
Written by Paula Chin on April 22, 2019
A creative committee solves the finance riddle for overdue facade repairs.
Top 10 percent of co-op and condo owners could lose cherished tax break.
Co-op Board Bitten After Denying Request for a Service Dog
Written by Ira Brad Matetsky on April 11, 2019
Court reinstates award after a co-op board discriminates and retaliates.
Sewing Up a Mortgage Refi
Written by Lisa Prevost on April 09, 2019
The final product must fit the co-op’s needs and means.
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