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Co-ops

A stranger is renting a shareholder's parking space and sneaking into our co-op building. What can our board do?

Sponsored By DL Partners |June 18, 2024 - 9:30AM

Troubleshooting

Our apartment building is leaking. What are our responsibilities as a board?

Sponsored By Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. |December 13, 2022 - 12:30PM

Affordable Housing

Can I still get a buyout of my rent-stabilized apartment?

Sponsored By Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. |December 5, 2022 - 12:30PM

Live

Can our board ban e-bikes because of the risks posed by lithium-ion batteries?

Sponsored By Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. |November 29, 2022 - 12:30PM

Troubleshooting

Our board is facing a parking space discrimination claim. What should we do?

Sponsored By Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. |November 8, 2022 - 9:30AM

Troubleshooting

Our board would like members to sign a confidentiality agreement. What’s the best way to approach this?

Sponsored By Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. |October 27, 2022 - 12:30PM

Sales Market

What should I look for in an annual financial statement as a condo or co-op buyer?

Sponsored By Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. |October 11, 2022 - 2:30PM

Troubleshooting

Can I be held personally liable for actions taken in my capacity as board member?

Sponsored By Woods Lonergan PLLC |September 29, 2022 - 2:30PM

Live

Our board is negotiating the sale of air rights. Should shareholders with lot-line apartments be compensated?

… of air rights a very difficult business for a coop board However unless there is an easementa contract protecting … air rights they can build right up to your property line Buyers of apartments with lotline windows need to be aware …

Sponsored By Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. |September 26, 2022 - 12:30PM

Affordable Housing

My building was sold and the new owners want everyone out so they can gut renovate it. Will I get a buyout?

… … A landlord cannot simply tell a tenant to get out of their apartment even if it is deregulated says New York City real … a partner at Adam Leitman Bailey PC who represents tenants apartment owners coop and condo boards and owners Changes … The requirements from DHCR state that 75 percent of the buildings systems and elements must be renovated and the …

Sponsored By Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. |September 6, 2022 - 12:30PM