Another new bill - known as INT 914 - with the intention of increasing the pace and administrative transparency of co-op share transfers is currently before the New York City Council. What’s In It INT 914 would require the boards of co-o…
Like the physical neighborhoods around them, the legislative and legal landscape surrounding New York’s co-op and condo communities is constantly evolving. While some changes are hailed as wins for boards and the residents they govern, othe…
In addition to their boards, common interest communities are governed by a set of foundational documents. In a condominium, those documents are the declaration and bylaws; co-ops also have bylaws, as well as a unique document called a propr…
Congratulations, you’ve bought a unit in a co-op, condo, or HOA! Now that you’ve got your deed or your shares certificate, it’s time to make all those alterations you’ve been dreaming of, adopt all those pets you’ve been helping down at the…
Transfers of co-op shares and condo units by estates, as well as transfers to trusts and LLC’s raise questions for even the most experienced, well-informed board. Who pays maintenance and common charges until an executor is appointed? What …
New York City co-op and condo boards are seeing a steady rise in annual operating costs – particularly in annual utilities and insurance premiums. While operating costs may seem beyond your control, your management company should provide st…
More than ever before, solar energy is a viable option for co-op and condo communities looking to reduce emissions, save money, and provide reliable energy to their residents. This presentation will explain how solar works, break down the c…
Board meetings are where the business of your community gets done - but they're notorious for being unnecessarily lengthy and unfocused affairs. Fortunately, there's a better way. Marc H. Schneider, Esq. will lay out a procedural roadmap fo…
Join us for an insightful seminar on Local Laws that affect cooperative and condominiums in New York City. Our expert panel will explore the latest compliance and financial considerations for various Local Laws, including upcoming LL97 dead…
Description Today's lending environment can be volatile - which can make refinancing your co-op's underlying mortgage or funding a major capital project even more daunting than usual. Join us for an in-depth discussion of the current financ…