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…
When conflict erupts in a multifamily community, be it between neighbors, between a resident and the board, or between board factions, it has the potential to cause real problems beyond just the immediate parties involved. Feuds between nei…
According to a recent announcement by Sen. Bob Casey (D-Penn.), chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, by 2060 one in four Americans will be over the age of 65, and two in five adults over 65 live with a disability. In …