New York Articles

Co-Op Board’s Carpet Rule Poses Dilemma for Allergy Sufferers (NY)

Tax Day is upon us once again, a timely reminder that for co-op and condo boards there are three eternal…

2 weeks ago

Understanding the Responsibilities of Your Property Manager (NY)

If you own or serve on the board of a cooperative or condominium in NYC, you might feel unsure about…

2 weeks ago

Holding Condominium Developers and Their Principals Liable (NY)

In Board of Managers of the Brighton Tower II Condominium v. Brighton Builder, LLC, the Second Department which overseas Brooklyn…

3 weeks ago

Flip Taxes: Co-Op & Condo Boards’ Tool for Boosting Reserve Funds (NY)

It began back in the 1970s as a tool to discourage real estate speculators and to avoid assessments and increases…

3 weeks ago

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest Vol. VI, April 2024 (NY)

Court Of Appeals Decision Threatens To Upend NYC Property Tax System:  On March 19, 2024, the New York State Court…

4 weeks ago

Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Compliance Condos, Co-ops, HOAs Likely Must Register—or Face Steep Fines (NY)

Back in 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a federal law requiring most corporations, LLCs, and other such…

4 weeks ago

When Negotiations Fail: Forcing Your Association’s Neighbor to Grant a License for Protection May Be the Only Way (NY)

Property managers, take heed! A recent court case highlights the power you have to protect your associations when a neighboring…

4 weeks ago

Condo Boards: Know Your Responsibilities to Avoid Liability (NY)

Condominiums have a contractual duty to maintain common elements. While the business judgment rule normally protects condo board members from…

1 month ago

How to Address Resident Hoarding in Co-Op and Condo Boards: Strategies for Safety (NY)

Hoarding is becoming a major problem in many of our communities. This complex issue spans demographics, affecting both older and…

1 month ago

State Court Ruling Opens Door for Major Changes to NYC Property Tax System (NY)

A recent state court ruling has created a path toward major changes to New York City’s property tax system —…

1 month ago