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The Eviction Playbook: How Boards Can Legally Handle Problematic Residents – Legal Talk for Co-ops and Condos In this interview with Habitat Justin Buchel, tackles what happens when objectionable conduct is addressed head on Read the full article here...
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New city Council rules aim to reduce unsightly sidewalk sheds but could lead to more challenges and costs for co-op and condo boards. . Marc H. Schneider, CEO of Schneider Buchel, was quoted in the following article regarding the new regulations: The much despised sidewalk sheds...
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Schneider Buchel LLP is proud to announce Marc Schneider, Esq. , founding partner of Schneider Buchel LLP, has been appointed as the third co-chair of the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Condominiums and Cooperatives Committee. This prestigious appointment reflects his ex...
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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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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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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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Oct
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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In a case called Hubbard vs. Samson Management, the critical issue was whether a co-op or condo board must offer a free parking space close to the home of a disabled person who has difficulty walking. The plaintiff in this case, Sarah Hubbard, rented an apartment at Sleepy Hollow...
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In 2015, the New York Supreme Court ruled against a construction company seeking to escape liability for building-wide defects, premising its argument on the existence of a catch-all release form signed by the company, the property management outfit, and the building’s condominiu...
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What are the best practices for a condominium association dealing with noise complaints? When it comes to living in a condominium, it is not always easy to keep noise levels at a minimum – particularly given the fact that residents share a wall and a hallway. However, there is qu...
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