Vendor agreements can affect your building’s finances and operations when something goes wrong. Before your New York City co-op or condo enters a service contract, review the key terms. Your board should know what the vendor must provide and what happens if either...
Condo boards often inherit rules that have sat untouched for years, whether because previous boards chose not to enforce them or because circumstances simply never brought them to the forefront. When a board decides to revisit those rules, questions often arise about...
Co-op boards in New York face many responsibilities. One complex area involves handling accommodation requests from residents with disabilities. While boards must address residents’ concerns with empathy, decisions must also align with legal requirements under fair...
In early February 2026, the New York City Council passed a new law requiring cooperative corporations with ten (10) or more dwelling units to (a) adopt a written application policy which will be available to sellers and prospective purchasers; (b) acknowledge receipt...
If you are a landlord or co-op board member in New York City, you may wonder if your "no-pets" policy must be waived for an emotional support animal (ESA). The short answer is yes, you will likely have to waive the policy. This is true even if the request is from a...
As a co-op or condo board member in New York City, you’ll likely encounter complaints about noise, smoke or other nuisance conditions. Loud music, cigarette smoke drifting between units or noisy neighbors all require you to balance resident harmony with your legal and...
Condominiums provide many of the benefits of home ownership without the stress of constant maintenance. Those living in condominiums have to clean their spaces and maintain them up to the walls. However, much of the infrastructure maintenance falls to the condominium...
If you're buying into a co-op in New York City, you’ll likely face a board interview. This step is standard, but it can feel personal and unpredictable. While co-op boards have broad discretion, they must still follow fair housing laws. Some questions may raise legal...
Condominium association common charges are an important component for those who live in a condo building or community. The board of managers oversees the management of shared facilities and sets and collects the monthly common charges from all of the condo owners....
Condominium boards often consist of volunteers who live in the community. They help oversee the management of the property and the enforcement of community rules for the benefit of everyone who owns a condo. Those volunteers often have a challenging process ahead, as...
