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The Eviction Playbook: How Boards Can Legally Handle Problematic Residents
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.
New Sidewalk Shed Rules Could Burden Co-ops and Condos with Higher Costs
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...
An Important Update to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)
CTA Game, Set, Match? A great start to the week! The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has played out like an exhausting tennis match—rallies, pauses, reinstatements, and more pauses—only for what now appears to be the final set. In a stunning turn of events, after...
Marc’s Insight on HOA Spending Rights – Quoted in The New York Times
Q: Our homeowners association on Long Island has decided unilaterally to take out a seven-figure loan to revamp the recreational facilities. To repay it, the board is diverting our annual assessments away from their intended purpose of funding reserves to repair...
Schneider Buchel LLP’s Marc Schneider Appointed Co-Chair of NYSBA Condominiums and Cooperatives Committee
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...
Mastering Management Relationships: Insights from Marc on Effective Board-Manager Partnerships
Building strong relationships between boards and property managers is essential for the success of co-ops and condos. In my conversation with Cooperator News New York, I emphasized the importance of clear expectations, well-defined roles, and open communication. These...
Breaking Update: CTA Reporting Mandate Paused Again!
As you know, earlier this week we advised you that the CTA reporting requirements were reinstated following a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. We urged community associations to proceed with filing to meet the compliance deadline of January...
Important Update: CTA Reporting Mandate Reinstated!
This holiday season, instead of a gift, community associations have received a lump of coal: the reinstatement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing requirements and the requirement to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) with FinCEN. A recent decision...
Navigating Reasonable Accommodation Requests in Housing: Your Legal Guide
Are you a housing provider (including, but not limited to, Co-op’s Condominiums, Home Owners Associations)seeking guidance on reasonable accommodation and modification requests under the Fair Housing Act (FHA)? Learn how to handle service animal policies, emotional...