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Rebel Without a Cause UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on October 01, 2004

Just as people come in a variety of forms, so do board members. This article catalogues the types ... /or bitter political struggles. “I’ve seen situations where board members have said, ‘Well, that guy didn

The Year in Review, 2016 UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on December 02, 2016

It’s time to look back on what was good, what was bad, and what was downright inane in the New ... for a while before admitting that it was “just too political to do.” The “But

Spread Cheer, Not COVID UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Kathryn Farrell on December 04, 2020

that if somebody challenges a board saying it’s being too restrictive, that person would have a very difficult time ... This year it's going to be a Merry Little Christmas.

Oversight UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Tom Soter on May 01, 2008

to pay it,” says Samson, referring to a building that faced just that problem. “People will use an excuse ... Problems at your property? Don’t just blame the manager: maybe the board is ignoring the red flags.

The Gambit UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Bill Morris on May 01, 2014

with these payment agreements, have suddenly come up with some money. But it’s not going to be steady. They’re just ... With arrears totalling $10,000 a month, a Long Island condo is in the fight of its life.

Phyllis H. Weisberg, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Phyllis H. Weisberg on November 01, 2014

Just because your board is made up of a group of neighbors doesn’t mean that you can ignore ... not to hold meetings, then its actions, too, can be invalidated with the same potential result ... Formal procedures matter – just try and win a lawsuit if you haven’t followed them.

The Green Report – New Rules = More Solar UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Jennifer V. Hughes on December 01, 2008

, it just got a little easier to convince them to take the plunge. In the latter half of 2008, rules ... It just got a little easier to convince reluctant residents to dive into a solar energy project.

Condo Board Learns the Right of First Refusal Doesn’t Last Forever

Chelsea, Manhattan

. Too late, said the panel of federal judges. The condo board surrendered its right of first refusal ... The condominium at 212 W. 18th St., where the board was unable to exercise its right of first ... is one of the biggest investments you'll every make. This purchase is more than just buying a home, it ... A panel of federal judges has prevented a Chelsea condo board from exercising its right of first

Old Neighborhood, New Community UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Soter, Tom on May 01, 2002

Nearly 20 years after its opening in 1983, the Columbia, on West 96th Street in Manhattan ... ." Now, nearly 20 years after its opening in 1983, the Columbia is no longer new, but still just

Formula for Success

. There are three reasons for that. One, it gets too cumbersome. Two, if people don’t like one piece of it, they ... . These strategies can help you clear it. ... . These strategies can help you clear it. ... . And the reason why is because it gets too cumbersome and all you need is someone to not like one piece of it

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