Tenants, landlords, lawyers, and others involved in the adjudication of New York State’s commercial and residential evictions have some temporary certainty (if that’s not an oxymoron) after New York State Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence…
With the expiration of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s moratorium on evictions on June 20, New York’s Housing Courts began hearing new eviction cases on Monday, June 22. How this transition will play out in practice remains to be seen. On one hand…
According to a press release from the Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ, over a dozen residential workers at a luxury condo in Manhattan’s Financial District have gone on strike as of 7a.m. Monday, May 18 to protest what they…
Editor's note: This article is Part 2 of a two-part series from the authors examining some of the many legal questions and considerations raised by the global pandemic for co-op, condo, and HOA boards, as well as landlords and building owne…
On May 7, 2020, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Executive Order No. 202.28 , extending the state's existing moratorium on evictions and foreclosures for an additional 60 days. The Executive Order also extended time periods se…
Editor's note: This article is Part 1 of a two-part series from the authors examining some of the many legal questions and considerations raised by the global pandemic for co-op, condo, and HOA boards, as well as landlords and building owne…
The Cooperator Events presents a virtual town hall sponsored by Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP Wednesday May 13 at 2:00 PM. COVID, Communications, & the Law - Practical Advice for Boards & Managers WATCH ON DEMAND This informative webinar w…
On April 9, Community Associations Institute (CAI) Senior VP of Government & Public Affairs Dawn Bauman sent an email to CAI members nationwide, calling for a concerted effort to get community associations included in the Paycheck Protectio…
Planning for illness, infirmity and incapacity is always an important part of providing for your financial and personal security. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic though, we are all potentially facing an increased risk of serious illness a…
As previously covered in this publication and elsewhere, sweeping legislative reforms under the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) intended to protect rental tenants perhaps inadvertently—and, many argue, deleteriously…