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In our case, the parking fees had not been raised in years until three years ago. The fees had gone from $75/month to $180/month in 2021. Jumping from $75 to $125 the first year. As a result, two elderly couples could not longer afford theirs spots and this year the Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) and the Legal Aid Society have a claim against the co-op. Wondering what advice had legal counsel provided for those who have raised or are raising their parking fees next year.
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In our Co op we have elderly people who cry that the garage is too high. What's sad these people rather have a large monthly maintenance increase instead of a garage increase. At least they can opt out and save the fee.
Do these people stand in the grocery store yelling it's too high, lower the prices for handicap, 65 and over?
Do they argue with the pharmacy the drug cost is too high?
So what are they saying all elderly and handicap should get free or discount prices? How about lowing the cost of living there?
Selling and moving to a handicap living facility would accommodate their needs. A Co op or Condo does not have to give special privileges to elderly or handicap except handicap accessibility to enter the building.
I wouldn't worry about the suit against your Co op or Condo this is ownership not public housing. Good Luck
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