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A PODCAST FOR CO-OPS AND CONDOS

March 10, 2025
Season 2
Episode 15
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Don't Get Sued Over Pet Policies

Are you prepared when a resident claims their parakeet is an emotional support animal? Co-op and condo board members can't afford to mishandle service animal accommodation requests — one wrong move could trigger costly discrimination lawsuits and fines.  In this episode, Maria Boboris, a partner at Boyd Richards Parker Colonnelli, clarifies the crucial distinctions between service animals and emotional support animals in NYC. Learn exactly when you can request documentation and when you legally cannot. Habitat’s Paula Chin conducts the interview.

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Learn all the basics of NYC co-op and condo management, with straight talk from heavy hitters in the field of co-op or condo apartments

Professionals in some of the key fields of co-op and condo board governance and building management answer common questions in their areas of expertise

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