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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.
An Effective – and Cost-Effective – Way for Co-ops to Collect Arrears
Written by Bill Morris on August 30, 2018
Using a landlord-tenant lawyer can cut costs, improve results.
Lawsuit Seeks to Block “Monstrous” Sutton Place Condo Tower
August 30, 2018
Neighborhood alliance takes last stand against 800-foot behemoth.
“Sham” Co-op on Upper East Side Slapped With $190,000 Fine
August 29, 2018
Attorney General will funnel money to low-income housing.
Loss Runs Are a Big Driver of Insurance Costs
Written by Michael Spain on August 21, 2018
Boards and property managers need to keep track of their claims history.
A Queens Co-op Cries for Property Tax Reform
Written by Shelley Cohen on August 21, 2018
Affordable Citylights faces a crippling tax bill as assessments soar.
The Very Best of Financial Best Practices
Written by Annette Muray on August 20, 2018
Boards need to keep adequate working capital on hand at all times.
A Housing Cooperative Is a Mini-Democracy
Written by Victor M. Metsch on August 16, 2018
Suit over disputed annual election underscores that the majority still rules.
Two Weeks Left to Adopt a Smoking Policy
August 14, 2018
Co-op and condo boards have until August 28 to comply with new law.
With D&O Insurance, Do It Once and Do It Right
Written by Eric Eggert on August 10, 2018
Boards need a stand-alone Directors & Officers insurance policy.
Why Co-ops Almost Never Become Condos
Written by Stuart Saft on August 09, 2018
The tax on “phantom gain” punishes owners when apartment values rise.
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