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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.
Condo Boards Can Get Burned by Inadequate Bylaws
Written by Andrew P. Brucker on August 27, 2021
A fire in a downtown condo's commercial unit lit up a legal brawl.
Condos to Replace Affordable Housing by Brooklyn Botanic Garden
August 23, 2021
Developer calls controversial project's foes "limousine liberal elitists."
Co-op Boards Getting Ready for the Reopening of Housing Court
Written by Mark N. Axinn on August 19, 2021
There are ways to collect arrears without going to an overburdened court.
Co-op Board Is Rescued by the Trusty Business Judgment Rule
Written by Andrew P. Brucker on August 13, 2021
Courts rule in favor of co-op board in dispute over a $1 million repair.
New Bill Would Allow Virtual Annual Meetings for Condominiums
Written by Bill Morris on August 12, 2021
State Sen. Liz Krueger is pushing to equalize treatment of co-ops and condos.
Video Doorbells Pitting Security Against the Right to Privacy
Written by Bill Morris on August 05, 2021
Co-op and condo boards need to take a stand on new breed of watchdog.
Current system of assessing value favors high-end co-ops and condos.
After Devastating Fire, Condo Board Is Sued Over Insurance Coverage
Written by Bill Morris on July 29, 2021
Lawsuit claims building insurance was not sufficient to cover total loss.
Neighbors Push Back Against Upper West Side Condo Towers
July 23, 2021
Landmark West has, so far, managed to block construction on one tower.
Lawsuit Seeks to Oust Atelier Condo Board Over “Illegal Hotel”
Written by Bill Morris on December 31, 1969
Angry unit-owners seeking new board and $50 million in punitive damages.
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