Beware of Board, Bad Faith Claims during the Coronavirus Crisis
Cooperative and condominium boards often have inside information about real estate deals in their buildings. Boards should tread carefully when...
What’s a Condo, Coop or HOA Board to do regarding Ongoing or New Contracts in light of COVID-19?
The social and business impacts of Covid-19 were largely unexpected. When community associations entered into agreements that are still ongoing,...
Pets that Bite – COVID-19 made it even more complicated for coop, condo and HOA boards.
Pets are fantastic but when they demonstrate the propensity to bite, action has to be taken. If a board and...
Conflicts of Interest will be Problematic for Board Members unless Handled Properly
Back in 2015, a condo board president's toilet repeatedly leaked into the apartment below. It was determined that the condominium's...
Guest Bans or Restrictions – What’s a board to do in light of COVID-19?
Guests and invitees to a community may create a higher risk that the COVID-19 virus will be spread throughout the...
Coronavirus – Building Volunteers – Yes, No or Maybe?
With coops, condos and HOAs sheltering in place because of the Coronavirus, boards and their management are faced with many...
Coronavirus – What can condo, coop and HOA Boards and Management Do?
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak (“COVID-19”) a pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control...
Coronavirus – Condo and Coop Boards Must Prepare
Property managers have been huddling, considering what to advise their condo and coop boards. Disinfecting wipes and Purell dispensers in...
Sidewalk Shed Trespass Claims Dismissed against Condo
In New York City, sidewalk sheds are typical. In many instances, buildings have to install them to perform facade work....
Court gives Wiggle Room for Condo Declaration and Bylaw Amendments Done Incorrectly
Amending condominium declaration and bylaws can be difficult; particularly if boards are not guided properly. The original bylaws when the...