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roommate lawDec 18, 2011

depends on the coop's house rules. In our coop a roommate requires board approval and that requires a package. All you can do is remind your family friend that his coop might have some kind of roommate rule.

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a roommate does NOT require board approval. The Roommate Law overrides any such silliness. - Eduardo Dec 18, 2011

As long as the owners are there most of the time this is 100% a protected law in NYC including coops, condos etc. One person (plus, I think their child). The landlord (coop) may only ask for the name of the person but may not impose any other restrictions or ask any other questions. If they do, cite the roommate law.

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