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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.
Legal Aid Society Suing to Block Brooklyn Armory Development
November 29, 2017
Even without luxury condos, opponents deride project’s gentrification.
How to Keep Your Building From Becoming a Hotel
Written by Karol S. Robinson on November 28, 2017
There are steps boards can take to prevent illegal short-term rentals.
Got Drafting Errors? Amend Your Governing Documents
Written by Lisa A. Smith on November 27, 2017
Correct confusing language to avoid legal battles.
Does a Blocked View Lead to Lower Maintenance?
November 27, 2017
As new construction continues to boom, shareholders seek relief. Tough.
If Repair Clauses Don’t Match, Mind the Gap
Written by Jeff Reich on November 24, 2017
Lease language must be comprehensive and consistent.
Board Recoups Big Legal Costs After Evicting Smoker
Written by Bill Morris on November 21, 2017
Long Island co-op enjoys a landmark win-win in court.
The Right to Review Co-op and Condo Documents Keeps Growing
Written by Steven Troup on November 17, 2017
Court cases expand the rights of shareholders and unit-owners who act in good faith.
Pols Join Fight Against “Discriminatory” Property Taxes
November 17, 2017
Lawsuit claims tax assessments favor the rich and punish minorities.
Transparency Trend Reaches Homeowners Associations
Written by Marianne Schaefer on November 16, 2017
New state law gives homeowners greater access to HOA documents.
Sponsor Won’t Leave? Give Him the Boot
Written by Abbey Goldstein on November 14, 2017
There is no such as thing as a good unsold share.
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