On December 23rd, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision staying the nationwide injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas earlier this month.  This court order reinstates the deadline for f…

As property values continue to outpace inflation, property taxes are taking a bigger bite out of homeowners’ wallets. A new analysis from consulting firm Construction Coverage breaks down property tax rates by state, county, and city to…

As 2024 draws to a close, boards and managers should be aware of new legislation which profoundly impacts admissions practices in community associations in New York City. The legislation, popularly known as the Fair Chance for Housing Act,…

Construction Coverage just released the newest edition of its  U.S. Cities With the Most Mortgage Refinances  report, with data specific to the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro. While mortgage refinances declined nationally by ne…

Local Law 157 was passed to prevent tragedies like the 2014 East Harlem and 2015 East Village gas explosions. By requiring the installation of natural gas detectors in all residential units with gas appliances by May 1, 2025, the law intend…

In its never-ending battle against rats and other vermin, New York City continues to refine its rules and approach to handling the mountains of garbage produced by more than 8 million people on a daily basis. The latest skirmishes concern s…

With the Climate Mobilization Act (including Local Law 97), many condos and co-ops have been looking for ways to make their buildings more energy-efficient. This expert panel discussion will cover the history of heat pumps, what makes them …

When your shower body ruptures, or a leak from your neighbor’s bad grout job dampens your ceiling, or when your condo has to break through your gorgeous marble tile to fix a broken pipe, who's responsible for repairing your unit? And even m…

Learn how to navigate the complexities of reasonable accommodation requests, including requests for emotional support animals, and handicap accessibility issues such as ramps, discrimination claims, and other legal and ethical issues that c…

Even as solar power becomes more mainstream, more accessible, and more affordable nationwide, many boards have lingering questions about its funding, installation, and ROI in their own buildings. This in-depth presentation will explain how …