Real estate law

Many co-ops require that tenant-shareholders use their apartments as their primary residence. This obligation is usually set forth in the proprietary lease, occupancy agreement, or other contracts or regulations governing the use of the Apartment, such as...

When an HOA hires a contractor to do a job - install a pool or shingle a roof, for example - board members can maintain the quality of workmanship by withholding payment until the job is done right. Contractors and subcontractors, however, have a method of getting...