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Handling Co-op Stock Transfers

Written by Matthew Goldberg, Partner, Hankin & Mazel on February 29, 2024

New York City

When shares change hands, whether due to familial changes, relationship shifts, or other circumstances, a series of legal steps must be followed. 

Addressing the Hard Insurance Market: Strategies for Boards

Written by Ken Jacobs, Partner, Smith Buss & Jacobs on March 21, 2024

New York City

Boards are exploring ways to reduce liability and safeguard their communities, including shifting liability from the board to unit owners, requiring unit owners to carry insurance, and conducting proactive maintenance and safety checks.

Even if inflation continues to cool, shortage of apartments for sale will take years to correct.

Lower broker commissions will mean lower closing costs for co-ops and condos. 

Bill would give co-ops and condos tax breaks for reducing building carbon emissions.

Critics say mediation is a get-out-of-jail-free card for buildings that fail to meet carbon caps.

As co-op and condo board scramble to reduce carbon emissions, there's good news and bad.

Tips on When to File — or Not File — an Insurance Claim

Written by Donald Schatzle on February 23, 2024

New York City

There are ways for co-op and condo boards to soften today's hard insurance market.

Commercial Tenant Defaults and Yellowstone Injunctions

Written by Massimo D'Angelo, Partner, Blank Rome on February 22, 2024

New York City

A Yellowstone injunctionis the most potent weapon in a tenant's arsenal when faced with landlord-tenant summary eviction proceedings.

Succession and Governance in Mitchell-Lama Co-ops

Written by Dean Roberts, Member, Norris McLaughlin on February 15, 2024

New York City

Mitchell-Lama apartments present an affordable housing option for New York City residents.

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