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State Law Nullifies Co-op Board’s Rule to Regulate Overnight Guests
December 07, 2020
Boards cannot require shareholders to get authorization for guests.
Lost Commercial Income “Trickles Down” to Co-op and Condo Residents
November 27, 2020
Boards are facing a distasteful choice: impose assessments or raise fees?
No Rest for Weary Co-op and Condo Boards This Holiday Season
Written by William D. McCracken on November 24, 2020
The coming holidays present yet another series of trials to overcome.
DOB Inspectors Are Exempt From Onsite Temperature Checks
Written by Bill Morris on November 20, 2020
Co-op and condo boards learn that their diligence has its limits.
’Tis the Illegal Sublet Season – a Time for Extra Vigilance
Written by Bill Morris on November 19, 2020
Hell’s Kitchen co-op works hard not to become a holiday hotel.
Tax Revenue From Real Estate Sales Continues to Slide
November 13, 2020
City services could be squeezed by pandemic-induced revenue loss.
New Software Helps Co-op and Condo Annual Meetings Go Virtual
Written by Bill Morris on November 12, 2020
BuildingBoard.com is tailored to the needs of co-ops, condos and condops.
Condo Board Bans Support Animal Over COVID-19 Fears
November 10, 2020
“Inane” policy ignores science of disease transmission – and the law.
Retail Downturn Pushes Co-op Maintenance Up
November 09, 2020
Boards scramble to cover loss of income from commercial tenants.
Shareholder Wants To Fight COVID-19-Linked Assessment. Good Luck.
November 02, 2020
Co-op boards have the power to raise fees to keep budgets balanced.
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