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An Important Update to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)
BREAKING NEWS! As you are aware from our prior updates, a Texas Federal Court recently issued an injunction that has temporarily paused enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), citing constitutional concerns. As predicted, we also want you to be aware, on...
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...
Advice for Finding the Best HOA Attorney Near Me
Finding the best Lawyer for your Home Owners Association is crucial for the success and smooth operation of your community. With the complex world of HOA laws and regulations and the expertise needed to understand how the governing documents of your community apply...
Navigating Co-op Legal Matters: Why Schneider Buchel LLP is the Perfect Legal Partner for Your Cooperative
Are you a member of a cooperative (Co-op) board facing legal challenges or in need of expert guidance? As a Co-op board member, ensuring legal compliance and protecting your community’s interests is essential. Whether dealing with governance issues, shareholder...
Law firm brings expertise in community associations to Western NY
When Marc Schneider finished law school, he hadn’t settled on a specific area of practice. That’s why his first job was with a small firm in Manhattan that handled a variety of legal matters. “It wasn’t the highest-paying job, probably the opposite, but I took it...
Do Ground-Floor Co-op Apartments Really Have to Carpet Their Floors?
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...
Lessons from Habitat’s Legal Talk Series: Bylaw Amendments for Co-ops and Condos
Lessons from Habitat’s Legal Talk Series: Bylaw Amendments for Co-ops and Condos
Is your neighbor a hoarder? Marc offers insights on how to address the challenge.
Is your neighbor a hoarder? Marc offers insights on how to address the challenge.
Marc Schneider Quoted in New York Times Real Estate Section
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.