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Bill Seeks to End Prepayment Penalties in Underlying Mortgages
Written by Marianne Schaefer on August 20, 2020
Opinions differ on potential benefits for housing cooperatives.
Failure to Self-Quarantine Can Cost You $10,000
July 13, 2020
Travelers from 19 hot-spot states must spend 14 days at home.
Co-op Board Saves Big on a Transformer Replacement
Written by Paula Chin on June 24, 2020
Peekskill board uses in-house expertise to get Con Edison to foot the bill.
Reopening Will Bring New Challenges to Co-op and Condo Boards
Written by Marianne Schaefer on May 28, 2020
Detailed reopening plans can be a defense against liability claims.
Is the Thermometer the New Welcome Mat?
May 12, 2020
Bill would allow businesses to ban people with high temperatures.
Cuomo Extends Eviction Moratorium for Unpaid Rent
May 08, 2020
Co-ops and condos will continue losing income from commercial tenants.
Are facade repairs covered by new edict designed to curb coronavirus?
State's New SHIELD Law Tightens Security of Personal Data
Written by Sue Treiman and Bill Morris on March 06, 2020
Fines are stiffer and enforcement is stricter on data breaches.
State senate again considering bill that would alter the co-op landscape.
State's New SHIELD Law to Tighten Cybersecurity
Written by Sue Treiman and Bill Morris on February 25, 2020
Co-op and condo boards must protect personal data.
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