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The court ruled in favor of Mr. Clauser, stating that he was not liable for the repair and maintenance of the French doors in his apartment, as he had never signed an agreement with the co-op or the previous owner. (Print: Old Alterations, New Headaches)

Fordham Hill Oval, a 1,130-unit co-op in the Bronx, is installing thousands of smart radiator covers to cut fines and save on energy costs, becoming the first to take advantage of a no-money-down subscription payment model for the technology. (Print: Saving Through Subscribing)

Newer-generation buildings are experiencing serious and potentially dangerous problems much earlier than expected due to construction issues, and boards need to plan for long-term repairs and maintenance to ensure funds are available for future work. (Print: Too Early for So Many Leaks)

Jonathan Baron Design renovated the lobby of a five-story, 39-unit co-op to include new mailboxes, a storage closet, and a wall-mounted package locker, while also replacing the carpeting with porcelain tiles and installing a commercial-grade wall covering. (Print: Short on Space)

Assessments are a necessary tool for boards to fund capital improvements, and can be spread over longer periods of time to make them more manageable for shareholders or unit-owners. (Print: Assessments: Dealing with the Inevitable)

Building disasters can be prevented by instant notification, paying living expenses for those who vacate, and securing a mortgage forbearance, as demonstrated by the experiences of the Mona Lisa co-op in Yonkers and the Crown Heights co-op. (Print: In Case of Emergency)

Co-ops and condos should have a formal policy in place regarding pet ownership, which can include the number and types of pets allowed, as well as guidelines on acceptable behavior and enforcement of the pet policy. (Print: Animal Control)

David Hales, a consultant in international public health, serves as board president of his Yorkville co-op, managing the challenges of running a small co-op, including scaffolding headaches, a sublet lottery, and a new management company. (Print: Taking Charge: David Hales)

A renter turned co-op owner in Manhattan discovers the importance of being involved in the co-op culture, learning to jump in and out of the rope of building business, and becoming a part of a group that jumps together in different ways. (Print:Learning the Ropes)

Co-op and condo boards can now apply to register their buildings on the city's prohibited building list to ban short-term rentals, but must first amend their governing documents to specifically prohibit them. (Print: The Bane of Short-Term Rentals)

The 12-story, 20-unit NoMad co-op at 22 W. 26th St. has completed a cooling tower replacement project that is expected to provide a 40% reduction in energy costs, a 30% reduction in operating costs, and up to 50% savings in water use. (Print: Cool Savings in NoMad)

To get owners to read and consider proposed bylaw changes, it is important to identify scope, create a readable message, use multiple channels, and make it easy to act on the proposal. (Print: Refreshing the Rules)