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The board can amend the lease to include late fees and seek possession in housing court.
No Need for Co-op and Condo Boards to Fear the Brown Bin
Written by Bill Morris on June 21, 2023
The rollout of mandatory citywide organics recycling has costs and benefits.
Tax Abatements Are Prized by Condo Buyers in a Tight Market
November 29, 2022
With interests rates high and inventory low, tax breaks have become a plum.
Board bucks idea the that a building has to be rich to be green.
Two new developments will have strict income caps and resale limits.
Spike in Heating Oil Costs Pinches Affordable Harlem Co-op
Written by Bill Morris on June 08, 2022
Ukraine war, inflation add to financial squeeze at HDFC co-op.
Shareholders Wrest Power From an Entrenched Harlem Co-op Board
Written by Andrew P. Brucker on October 22, 2021
Shareholders followed the bylaws to oust an entrenched, self-dealing board.
A New Tool Helps Co-op Boards Track Rental Contracts
Written by Bill Morris on January 21, 2021
RezCue is designed to ease compliance with the Tenant Protection Act.
A Harlem Renaissance for the Langston Condo’s Elevators
Written by Bill Morris on November 18, 2020
Upgrade brings video screens, air purification and, best of all, reliability.
Drug-fueled parties during pandemic could land a shareholder in jail.
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