NYC Issues Violations to Condos and Coops because of Illegal Short Term Rentals
Here are 3 violations issued by NYC to the Farragut Gardens Condominium at 538 East 86th Street in Brooklyn, because...
NY Coop and Condo Boards Need to Report soon on Conflicts of Interest
Last year, a new law (effective January 1, 2018) was passed unanimously by Senators throughout New York aimed at cooperative and condominium...
Buildings’ Lack of Knowledge of Wrongful Short Term Renting — No Defense to Steep NYC Fines
New York City coops, condos and other community associations must take action to ensure they are in compliance with short...
All Buildings need to Register on Know Your Rental (knowyourrental.org)
We have been hearing a lot lately about Airbnb and other short-term rental sites battling with local jurisdictions like NYC...
Westchester County Makes it Harder on Cooperatives re Sales
Westchester County is about to make it more difficult for cooperative boards and their managers who will have strict deadlines when...
Associations have to Assert Affirmative Defenses or They’ll be Waived
It is critical that defense counsel review all affirmative defenses with their clients to assure there aren't any affirmative defenses...
NY Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy Must be Adopted by October 9, 2018
Employers in New York must adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy by October 9, 2018. This is a part of...
Coops and Condos must Comply with Smoking Policy Law by August 28, 2018
A reminder to all co-op and condo boards: you have until August 28, 2018 to comply with Local Law 147, which...
Boards Sometimes Need a Do Over
New York Courts sometimes take hard positions on lawyers which can significantly impact their condo, coop and other board clients. Clients sometimes...
Coop and Condo Board Update on Legalization of Balcony Enclosures and Roof Use
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issued a clarification several weeks ago to its policy imposing a strict...