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Cooperative & Condominium Law

Foreclosing Lenders Are Now Required To Pay HOA Or Coop Fees On Abandoned “Zombie” Properties

The New York State legislature enacted Chapter 168, of the laws of 2019, effective August 14, 2019, that am...

David L. Berkey

Partner

08/26/19

Cooperative & Condominium Law

Cooperatives Should Obtain Maintenance Guarantees from Third Parties to Facilitate Apartment Sales

In the past, many cooperative apartment Boards approved the sale of an apartment to a buyer with questionab...

David L. Berkey

Partner

08/05/19

Cooperative & Condominium Law

Real Estate Law

Utilization of Surplus Space Requires a Comprehensive Approach

Your cooperative corporation or condominium association has some unused land or space which the Board would...

Michelle P. Quinn

Partner

06/17/19

Cooperative & Condominium Law

Coop/Condo Boards - Share the Workload

As anyone who has volunteered to serve on a Cooperative or Condominium Board of Directors or Managers has q...

Morrell I. Berkowitz

Partner

06/05/19

Cooperative & Condominium Law

Rules For Accepting Pre-Paid Rent Or Maintenance – Such Funds MUST Be Segregated!

There are occasions when a tenant, including a tenant/shareholder of a cooperative or a tenant of a condo u...

Beatrice Lesser

Partner

05/29/19

Cooperative & Condominium Law

Key Differences Between a Cooperative and a Condominium

There are several material differences between residential buildings that are created as a Cooperative or a...

Morrell I. Berkowitz

Partner

05/24/19

Cooperative & Condominium Law

Real Estate Law

How Much Is Too Much? When a Late Fee Becomes Unreasonable

Landlords may not impose a late fee for past due rent unless the lease or rental agreement provides for it....

Michelle P. Quinn

Partner

05/13/19

Cooperative & Condominium Law

Increases to New York State Transfer Tax and Mansion Tax

As part of the 2020 budget, the New York State Senate and Assembly increased New York State’s transfer tax ...

Scott M. Smiler

Partner

04/29/19

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Foreclosing Lenders Are Now Required To Pay HOA Or Coop Fees On Abandoned “Zombie” Properties

Cooperatives Should Obtain Maintenance Guarantees from Third Parties to Facilitate Apartment Sales

Utilization of Surplus Space Requires a Comprehensive Approach

Coop/Condo Boards - Share the Workload

Rules For Accepting Pre-Paid Rent Or Maintenance – Such Funds MUST Be Segregated!

Key Differences Between a Cooperative and a Condominium

How Much Is Too Much? When a Late Fee Becomes Unreasonable

Increases to New York State Transfer Tax and Mansion Tax