Buying & Selling Branding for Recovery
Branding for Recovery

In the wake of the pandemic and in anticipation of the recovery to come, do New York City co-ops and condominiums need to consider setting themselves apart to compete in the market? The answer is yes - but the bigger question is, how? What…

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Law & Legislation Transparency & Governance
Transparency & Governance

Is a condominium, co-op, or any type of common interest community (CIC) a democracy?  Do shareholders have the right to access the documents and information that boards use to make decisions? Can they demand to see those documents? The answ…

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Q&A Q&A: Campaigning for Board Re-election
2021 March Q&A: Campaigning for Board Re-election

Q.  Can a current board member advertise his re-election, or go around knocking on each door and telling owners who to vote for? Is this legal?       —Wondering If This Is Appropriate A.  “Yes and yes,” says Jonathan H. Katz, a partner …

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Q&A Q&A: Know Your Bylaws!
2021 March Q&A: Know Your Bylaws!

Q. I live in and own a condo in a four-unit condo building. One unit is occupied by the president and treasurer of the board of directors. I am away for a few months, and gave permission to a dear friend to use my condo for a few days. Th…

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Maintenance Exterior Maintenance & Inspections
2021 March Exterior Maintenance & Inspections

Exterior maintenance and repair are some of the most extensive—and expensive—work that a condo, HOA, or co-op will undertake; they’re also unavoidable. So when planning such projects, two important factors should be considered: The first is…

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Board Operations Overcoming Apathy
2021 March Overcoming Apathy

While residents generally like the idea of community that living in a condominium or co-op provides (that’s why many opt for this type of ownership), few are as excited about the idea of serving on their community’s governing board, or on a…

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Law & Legislation Some Co-ops Eligible for PPP Loans
2021 March Some Co-ops Eligible for PPP Loans

You may have heard that co-ops can now obtain loans under the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as a result of their being included in the new Stimulus Bill. The rules governing the inclusion have finally been released …

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