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For board members and property managers of co-ops and condos in New York City, there are legal and financial questions regarding new and old laws, accounting rules, auditing, and so much more. Here’s what you need to know to manage your finances and speak knowledgeably with your accountant and attorney.
Co-op and condo boards need to avoid discriminating when hiring.
How to Keep a Condo Association Tax-Free
Written by Michael Esposito on July 12, 2019
Budget surpluses can be taxed, so condo boards should avoid them.
Co-op and Condo Tax Abatements Could Be Tied to Staff Pay
Written by Bendix Anderson on July 11, 2019
Bill before governor could sting buildings with non-union workers.
Nothing Is Certain After a Co-op Shareholder’s Death
July 10, 2019
Boards can reject heirs who are deemed financially unfit.
Loftlandia: The South Bronx Is the New Soho
July 09, 2019
Cuomo extends Loft Law, a boon to artists and a bane to landlords.
Condos Need to “True Up” With Their Commercial Units
July 05, 2019
Common charges must be reviewed – and balanced – regularly.
All Co-ops and Condos Need Workers' Comp Insurance
July 02, 2019
Boards are at risk if an uninsured worker or a volunteer is injured.
Who Gets to Go Up on the Roof?
Written by Dale J. Degenshein on July 01, 2019
Co-op board and shareholder at odds over roof access.
Neighbor vs. Neighbor at the Newswalk Condominium
Written by Victor M. Metsch on May 30, 2019
Lawsuit over access to an apartment is an upstairs-downstairs drama.
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.
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