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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.
The Perils of Moving Day
September 06, 2016
Who has rights to those slippery security and move-in deposits?
Same Old Same Old Department of Finance
September 02, 2016
Tax breaks intended for homeowners still going to businesses.
Employees Are Not Independent Contractors
August 26, 2016
State auditors are taking a close look at the books in co-ops and condos.
When Alterations Get Exemptions
August 24, 2016
Alteration agreements aren’t required for all work, but don’t take chances.
Is the Fed Ready to Raise Interest Rates?
August 22, 2016
Meeting minutes suggest strong U.S. economy might warrant rate hike.
A Time Limit on Co-op Applications is Shot Down
August 17, 2016
Lobbying by co-op advocates avoids a trip down a “slippery slope.”
The Return of Redlining?
August 16, 2016
Lawsuit claims private equity firms target distressed black homeowners.
Brooklyn Is About to Become Even More Insufferable
August 15, 2016
Borough will soon bypass Chicago to become third largest city in the nation.
Foreclosure Backlog Finally Easing
August 08, 2016
Speedier courts, rising values ease backlog of home foreclosures.
Condo Board Liable in Worker Injury Suit
August 05, 2016
Appeals court rules that unit-owners are not responsible in a personal injury lawsuit.
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