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What can I do if our co-op board never follows the building's bylaws?

… is standard protocol if youre trying to overhaul the boards leadership Then youll want to get proxies securing votes …

By Virginia K. Smith |July 25, 2016 - 9:59AM

Staging + Open Houses

By Virginia K. Smith |July 18, 2016 - 11:59AM

Troubleshooting

How do I compile an impressive-looking co-op board package?

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |July 18, 2016 - 8:59AM

Buy

Can I attend my closing via Facetime or Skype?

By Virginia K. Smith |July 5, 2016 - 9:59AM

Troubleshooting

Are backyard fire pits legal in NYC?

By Virginia K. Smith |June 27, 2016 - 8:59AM

Co-ops

Should our co-op be worried about a new sponsor hassling our tenants?

… … While a new sponsor may well want to get rid of some of your buildings rentstabilized tenants truly predatory investors arent … it Boards have no say whatsoever in who buys the block of units and no say over what the sponsor does with unsold …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 20, 2016 - 1:59PM

Rent

How can I qualify for a short-term rental in NYC?

By Virginia K. Smith |June 14, 2016 - 12:59PM

Sell

Why isn't my apartment selling—and should I get a new broker?

By Virginia K. Smith |June 6, 2016 - 1:59PM

Co-ops

Does my co-op building have to hire a full-time super?

By Virginia K. Smith |May 31, 2016 - 3:59PM

Roommates + Landlords

Can a landlord reject me for too many lines of credit, even if I've got plenty of cash and no debt?

… tenant often that landlord is subsequently soured to future renters with a similar financial profile she explains Your … offering extra security on top of the year of upfront rent and perhaps even writing a personal letter that is very … answered by an expert Send us your questions See all Ask an Expert … You Might Also Like … …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 23, 2016 - 9:59AM