Can a designated trustee of a co-op apartment serve as a member of a co-op board in any role? —Upper East Side Shareholder A “The general answer to the question is yes provided that the bylaws of the corporation or th…
I am president of a co-op, which has a swimming pool. The question has come up as to whether or not a lifeguard is required by law. I am writing because I found an article on the Internet on cooperator.com found at (cooperator.com/artic…
I’m a condo owner in New York City. I have written to the management company of our condo regarding some issues I have been having, but the management company has not taken any action to remedy the situation. I would like to make my mai…
The "mortar" that cements together the building blocks for community is communication between homeowners and the leadership team. The following types of communication are extremely important: (a) member surveys—both written and via focus…
Providing creative ways to show your residents that you appreciate their loyalty will prove to be a wise investment that will help increase resident retention and pay dividends in both public and owner relations. There are m…
Whether you are looking out over New York City from New Jersey or looking out from New York City towards New Jersey or Long Island, the skyline is lined with high-rise cooperatives and condominiums—the majority of which are now close to …
Everyone knows that building construction and renovation work can be difficult and dangerous and that lawsuits are not unusual. While most lawsuits involve the contractor on the project, there can certainly be lawsuits against the d…
As lawyers for many of Manhattan's cooperative and condominium boards, we often advise clients on issues that go far beyond proprietary leases and bylaws. Boards are frequently faced with situations ranging from fiery domestic disputes t…
Condominiums can provide all of the advantages of traditional homes, as well as affording other benefits such as recreational facilities, group activities and close proximity to shopping and other destination points. But the quasi-municipal…
Back in 1900, a little village sprouted up on Long Island called "Comac" along the Huntington/Smithtown town line. Located in the little hollow created by the gently rolling hills that surrounded the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and the…