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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.
Condo Board’s Long Legal Nightmare May Be Over
Written by Bill Morris on August 10, 2017
Courts rule that sponsor is responsible for faulty construction.
Developers Say Boards Are Using Access Agreements as “Ransom”
August 09, 2017
Spike in lawsuits as developers push back against high fees for building access.
De Blasio Proposes Tax on Millionaires as Subway Fix
August 08, 2017
Mayor floats an old idea to deal with the “summer of hell.”
Queens Co-ops Complete Historic “Land Lease” Purchases
July 27, 2017
Bay Terrace co-ops buy the land they sit on, secure their futures.
White Plains co-op settles lawsuit filed by disabled applicant.
Appeals court upholds barbed street names in controversial condo development.
Seward Park Co-op Board Wins Big in Garage Lawsuit
Written by Bill Morris on July 20, 2017
Citing the Business Judgment Rule, court tosses suit by disgruntled shareholders.
Mayor slams lawsuit by group of activists and realtors seeking tax reform.
When a Worker Dies on the Job, Who's Liable?
Written by Richard Siegler and Dale J. Degenshein on July 17, 2017
A court ruling offers a surprising answer.
Co-ops and Condos Join Fight to Block New Supertall
July 14, 2017
East Side alliance hopes to change zoning law, limit height of luxury tower.
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