19
Aug
From the “Ask Real Estate” Section of the New York Times: Do Ground-Floor Co-op Apartments Really Have to Carpet Their Floors? Carpeting rules are common. But housing laws protect residents with disabilities, to a point. Q: My mother has bad allergies and had to re...
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19
Aug
If you want to understand how a co-op or a condo conducts its business, take a read of its bylaws. This document outlines how the board of directors must run the building — and like everything else in life, occasionally it needs a tune-up. The process of amending the bylaw...
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19
Aug
From the “Ask Real Estate” Section of the New York Times: My Neighbor May Be a Hoarder. How Do We Get in There and Find Out? Respecting your neighbor's privacy is a friendly instinct. But you might have to get aggressive to ensure everyone else’s well-be...
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19
Aug
From the “Ask Real Estate” Section of the New York Times: When a New Condo Building Has Problems, Who Pays to Fix Them? Typically, condo owners are responsible for funding repairs to building systems. But if it’s a construction defect, that changes the playbook. Q: In May 2019...
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19
Aug
Unfortunately, we are once again writing to you to advise you of another new law that affects Co-ops, landlords (including Condo and HOA Boards), and homeowners who lease their homes. The subject matter of the new law is regarding potential and historical flooding of leased resid...
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19
Aug
When Steve Martin’s hit comedy series about life inside an Upper West Side co-op, Only Murders in the Building, runs its course, here’s fodder for a possible follow-up: a tragedy about life inside an Upper East Side condominium. A fitting title would be Only Lawsuits in the Build...
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19
Aug
Navigating the complexities of condominium governance requires more than just legal know-how; it calls for a clear grasp of New York State Condominium law. Does your condo board need a New York condo attorney? Absolutely! Attorneys play a crucial role in offering practical soluti...
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19
Aug
The New York State legislature has delivered some good news for New York Homeowners Association (“HOA”) Boards. Most New York Homeowners Associations are governed by the Not For Profit Corporation Law (“NPCL”). As a result, in the event of a conflict between an HOA’s By-Laws and ...
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19
Aug
As we leave 2022 and enter 2023, there are some important developments that Boards and managing agents need to be aware of. Electric Vehicle Rights Act On November 22, 2022, Governor Hochul signed a new State law, titled the “Electric Vehicle Rights Act,” which adds a new articl...
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19
Aug
Sharyn Briller had just sat down to eat a sandwich for lunch on a hot July day when she got a knock at the door. It was a neighbor in the Port Jefferson Station condominium development where she has lived for more than 20 years. He said her home was on fire as were the three othe...
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