New York Articles

Emotional Support Animals Must Obey a Co-op’s House Rules (NY)

Q: We live in a small, no-pets Westchester County co-op. Our upstairs neighbors were recently allowed to acquire an emotional…

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Electronic Voting takes the Burden Off of Management Companies (NY)

There are several reasons why property management companies in NY should want to have their condos equipped with electronic voting…

1 month ago

A Glimmer of Hope for Co-ops and Condos Struggling with LL97 (NY)

A bill giving tax breaks to co-ops and condos in return for energy efficiency upgrades has a strong chance of…

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Uncertainty Reigns as Corporate Transparency Act Declared Unconstitutional (NY)

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), the new disclosure law that, as detailed in Habitat Magazine’s March 2024 cover story, threatens…

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Co-Op and Condo Boards Face Challenges Accommodating Emotional Support Animals (NY)

The demand for emotional support animals (ESAs) can present challenges for co-op and condo boards, particularly in buildings with strict…

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Addressing the Hard Insurance Market: Strategies for Boards (NY)

Rising insurance premiums and dwindling coverage have co-op and condo boards at the mercy of what’s called a "hard insurance…

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Condo Boards and Managers Beware: Ignoring Complaints of Rule Violations Lands You in Court (NY)

A brand new Appellate Court decision underscores condo boards’ duty to act in good faith when residents report violations of…

2 months ago

The Ariel West’s Terra Cotta Troubles (NY)

Ariel West has found that when it rains, it indeed pours. The 32-story luxury condo on Manhattan’s Upper West Side…

2 months ago

Condo/HOA Boards – Don’t Let Lenders Block Your Collections (NY)

Condominium and HOA boards in New York have lien foreclosure rights against delinquent properties. But, when the primary mortgage lender…

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How Strong Is Your Liability Shield? Understanding Bylaws & Board Actions (NY)

Could your condo bylaws save you from a costly lawsuit? A recent Brooklyn court decision highlights the critical role bylaws…

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