New York Articles

The Headless HOA (or Co-op or Condo) Can a Common-Interest Community Exist without a Board? (NY)

CooperatorNews recently received a question from a reader along these lines. The individual is the current president of her association…

2 days ago

Is it Possible to Contest Assessments by Co-Op and Condo Boards? (NY)

Co-op shareholders and condo unit-owners dread the news that their board is levying an assessment on top of monthly charges.…

2 days ago

Co-Ops and Condos Are Exempt From Good Cause Eviction Law (NY)

Good Cause Eviction bills have been bouncing around Albany for years, and most co-op and condo boards have viewed them…

3 days ago

Understanding Fiduciary Duty For Co-op and Condo Board Directors (NY)

Serving as a board director entails a range of obligations, and it’s not uncommon for newcomers to underestimate the scope…

4 days ago

Pool Preparations for Your HOA

Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time for pool season. Maintaining the perfect oasis is about…

4 days ago

Community Association Boards: How Documents Protect or Expose Your Decisions

Community association governing documents offer a framework for board actions, but it’s imperative for boards to carefully follow them to…

5 days ago

Bill Seeks to Raise Emission Caps, Delay Penalties for Garden Co-ops and Condos (NY)

City Councilmember Linda Lee, a Queens Democrat, has introduced a new bill that updates an old idea. The bill, known…

7 days ago

Is Your Co-op Vulnerable to Unauthorized Pets? The Pet Law is a Beast (NY)

In the case of 360 E. 72nd St. Owners Inc. v. Wolkoff, a New York State Court in Manhattan handed…

2 weeks ago

What Is a Co-Op? (Short Answer: Much More Than You’d Think)

With so many different types of housing out there, you can’t blame first-time homebuyers in many large cities in America…

2 weeks ago

Condominium Construction Defect Lawsuits: When Sponsors Bring Architects into the Fray (NY)

Condominium boards embroiled in construction defect lawsuits against developers (sponsors) often see a further complication arise: the sponsor bringing in…

2 weeks ago