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Co-ops
Can my co-op make me get rid of my washer and dryer?
By Virginia K. Smith |October 17, 2016 - 11:59AM
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Improve
Do I need special permission to install a fan in my apartment's bathroom?
By Virginia K. Smith |October 10, 2016 - 1:59PM
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Sell
What to do with a Mitchell-Lama co-op when the owner dies
By Virginia K. Smith |October 3, 2016 - 1:59PM
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Roommates + Landlords
My landlord's doing construction and I can't use my terrace. Can I get a discount on the rent?
By Virginia K. Smith |September 26, 2016 - 12:30PM
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Kids + Pets
Help! My co-op is selectively enforcing its pet policy
By Virginia K. Smith |September 19, 2016 - 12:59PM
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Troubleshooting
My building's had an illegal, hazardous gas hookup for years. Can I get a rent abatement?
By Virginia K. Smith |September 12, 2016 - 9:59AM
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Co-ops
What does my co-op need to do to update our sublet policy?

…     … The process for updating your buildings policy will depend on the rules currently laid out in your … allow the board to make a change such as this in sublet policy If theres nothing written in the proprietary lease … Berkow attorney Steve Wagner  the board usually adopts a policy consistent with the proprietary lease language For …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 6, 2016 - 2:59PM
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Renovation
What kind of renovations do—and don't—require co-op board approval?
By Virginia K. Smith |August 22, 2016 - 8:59AM
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Renovation
During a renovation, what happens to your home insurance?
By Virginia K. Smith |August 15, 2016 - 11:59AM
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Troubleshooting
Do you have to ditch your appliances when moving out of a bed bug-infested apartment?
By Virginia K. Smith |August 8, 2016 - 11:59AM