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NYC co-ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how to raise more money, how to deal with angry owners, or the best ways to work with a building's accountant or lawyer, co-op and condo board directors have to make decisions. The collection of articles here will help your co-op or condo board navigate these waters.
8 Things Co-op Boards Need to Know About Reverse Mortgages
Written by Paula Chin on September 22, 2022
These new loans can benefit older shareholders and the co-op corporation.
Wage Transparency Is Coming for Co-op and Condo Job Ads
Written by Andrew I. Bart on September 20, 2022
New law requires posting pay range, levies stiff fines for violations.
How Much Liability Insurance Can Co-op and Condo Boards Require?
September 19, 2022
The standard in setting insurance requirements is that they must be "reasonable."
In Co-op and Condo Disputes, Mediation Beats Litigation
September 15, 2022
Talking problems out in private can save time, money and headaches.
Five Easy Pieces of Advice for Collecting Condo Arrears
September 02, 2022
Condo boards must follow the bylaws when chasing unpaid common charges.
Billionaires' Row Co-op Board Just Says No to Weed Shop
September 01, 2022
Lawsuit seeks to block smoke shop from opening in pricey co-op building.
Under Comptroller's Plan, Basements Could Be the New Lofts
August 30, 2022
Plans calls for making tens of thousands of basement apartments safe and legal.
The condo board argued that the Blood Center's 16-story building violates zoning laws.
Lone Holdout Blocks Luxury Condo Tower on the Upper West Side
August 12, 2022
Naftali Group blocked from evicting tenant who's holding up a major development
City Seeks to Dismiss Co-ops' Lawsuit Against Climate Mobilization Act
Written by Bill Morris on July 29, 2022
City argues that efforts to cut buildings' carbon emissions are legal and fair.
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