Many apartment dwellers live under the misconception that their choice of dwelling--whether it’s a multi-family building or in a community--relieves them of many of the mundane responsibilities of home ownership, like no lawn to mow and no …
The co-op application process is one of rigor and induced anxiety, whereby aspiring shareholders are scrutinized not only for their finances, but their character and demeanor as well. The length of the review varies by association, but it o…
Directors and Officers (more commonly called D&O) insurance protects individual board members from paying out-of-pocket for legal expenses resulting from good-faith decisions they make in the course of carrying out their duties. Here, an in…
This is the second part in a series on housing discrimination and multifamily buildings. Click here to read part one. The legal definition of 'physical disability' has changed and expanded over the years. While it might be clear that …
One can be forgiven for not keeping up on the latest in technological development. When it seems like Apple is holding keynote events every 11 days to unveil the latest iPhone, it can be both mentally and financially exhausting to stay on t…
Lawsuits are expensive endeavors, period. But what about everyday legal costs - contract vetting, sending documents back and forth, assessing prospective purchasers' information, and so forth? How can boards keep a lid on those expendit…
New York City home sales volume (including co-ops, condos, and one- to three-family dwellings) rose to a total of 12,721 in the second quarter of 2017 -- a 15 percent improvement over the same period last year, according to the latest rep…
First in a series. To read part two, click here . The rights of people living with physical disabilities have always been closely entwined with the issue of housing discrimination. In some instances, cases involving discrimination and t…
A proposed agreement drafted by New York City’s Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department has caused Mayor Bill de Blasio some grief recently, as regulatory measures affecting buildings in the Housing Development Fund Corporatio…
To claim...or not to claim? That can be a tough question; on the one hand, nobody wants to pay out-of-pocket for something their insurance policy covers. On the other hand, too many claims can add up to increased premiums - or get a condo o…