In an earlier article, “Can a Child Occupy a Co-op Apartment if the Parent Shareholder is Not in Residence?,” we discussed TWW’s win in Queens County Housing Court in Northridge Cooperative Section III, Inc. v. Bonilla. The question presented there was whether it is a...
While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused numerous problems in all financial sectors throughout the world, New York City has been hit uniquely hard. Financially, perhaps no groups have been more affected by the pandemic than commercial landlords and tenants. The...
TWW recently prevailed in a proceeding seeking access to a neighboring property of its co-op client’s. Under RPAPL §881, a property owner may seek a court order granting access to a neighboring property where it is necessary for construction work or repairs to its own...
Throwing money at a problem is not an uncommon approach to solving problems. When it comes to construction, it is a common misconception that if you pay enough for your home, you won’t have any problems with construction defects. But this is simply not the case. In...
Boards of directors of co-ops should be aware that there is always a claim that may be filed when an applicant for a purchaser is rejected. The general rule has always been that a co-op board may reject anyone for any reason except on the basis of discrimination...
Two weeks, Hurricane Ida ripped through our country with tremendous force. Hurricane Ida was a serious, deadly storm that killed and displaced many in its path. In fact, by the time the storm reached us, Ida was still taking lives in the Northeast, days after it hit...
As expected, the nonpayment commercial lease lawsuits stemming from New York’s COVID-related commercial shutdowns are starting to pour in and will further increase once the eviction moratoriums end in January 2022. Businesses which have been facing tremendous...
While so many people were hopeful that mass vaccinations would be the end of Covid restrictions, the increase in cases tied to variants and the ongoing inability to vaccinate children under twelve continue to leave issues and concerns in all fields. Buildings need to...
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...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every facet of life throughout the world, from a single individual to federal governments and international organizations. Among the most densely populated cities in the country, New York has been hit particularly hard. The City and...
