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No Permit, No Alteration Work
Written by Geoffrey Mazel on November 18, 2016
Shareholders who fail to secure permits can be left holding a very large bag.
Your Professionals Should Stay Out of Board Politics
Written by Frank Lovece on November 17, 2016
There are ways to tame managers who meddle in co-op board elections.
Catching a Crazy Cat (and Skunk and Raccoon) Lady
Written by Lewis Montana on November 15, 2016
A paper trail is critical when bringing chronic rule-breakers into line.
Freddie Mac to Do Away With Human Appraisers
November 15, 2016
Computers will determine the values of homes under new plan.
New Court Ruling a Boon to Co-op and Condo Boards
Written by Ron Egatz on November 10, 2016
Boards may be entitled to licensing and attorneys’ fees in access agreements.
The Art of Squeezing Money from Your Building
November 11, 2016
Sometimes, fees aren't worth the bother.
The Homeless Are Coming!
November 10, 2016
Developers “freaked out” over city’s new plan to house the homeless.
What is the Ultimate Amenity?
November 09, 2016
Hint: it has nothing to do with swimming, working out or star-gazing.
Week by Week: November 7
November 07, 2016
This week we'll tell you about the perils of email, and the Department of Buildings' new digital push.
Local Law 11 Reports Are Now All Digital
November 07, 2016
Boards need to register online before filing digital facade repair reports.
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