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How do NYC co-ops and condos operate? Governed by an elected board of directors, these housing corporations are like mini-cities with their own bylaws and governing documents. Here you'll find articles on a wide range of topics that co-op and condo board directors need to understand to govern their housing corporation wisely.
Sometimes, All It Takes Is a Town Hall Meeting
September 23, 2019
Boards need to let residents know how they and the building work.
"Friction" Is the Enemy of Communication
September 20, 2019
Technology can help information move in real time.
A Simple Trick to Get a Quorum at Every Board Meeting
September 13, 2019
Pick a date, stick to it, and you'll get a quorum every month.
Donald Trump Jr. Votes to Keep Family Name on Condo Tower
September 13, 2019
Condo board votes to keep "Trump" but dump "Tower" from its name.
Deadline Looms for Sexual Harassment Training
September 12, 2019
Employees must get interactive training under new state law.
Guarding Against Conflicts of Interest on Co-op and Condo Boards
September 09, 2019
There are simple defenses – and there is a muscular new state law.
The Delicate Art of Culling Bogus Comfort Animals
Written by Marianne Schaefer on August 22, 2019
Co-op and condo boards are shackled by strict “accommodation” laws.
Committees Can Lighten a Board’s Work Load – if They’re Run Right
Written by Michelle P. Quinn on August 20, 2019
There’s a right way to generate, govern, and guide committees.
Co-op and Condo Boards Need to Keep House Rules Up to Date
August 19, 2019
The city's demographics are changing, and house rules need to follow suit.
All Directors-and-Officers Insurance Was Not Created Equal
Written by Sarah Schnepf on August 09, 2019
Boards need to choose wisely when buying this critical coverage.
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