Even as businesses, schools, and even entire economies shut down at the start of the coronavirus pandemic last year, the task of running residential buildings and communities never ceased. In fact, it could even be argued that as people wer…
Noise is an acknowledged part of community life, especially in multifamily apartment buildings. Some noise is external; traffic, garbage collection, people shouting on the street or in the parking lot. That’s one of the main reasons for zo…
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…
In the fourth lawsuit filed this year against China Overseas Holdings over its 99 Hudson Street condo project, Jersey Digs reports that a former employee of the developer alleges that she experienced sexism and threat of deportation…
Once the setting of acres of abandoned rail yards, the Newport area of Jersey City is undergoing a transformation Jersey Digs describes as “one of New Jersey’s largest revitalization efforts ever.” Part of that site—a pier built by the …
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…