Becker’s Steven Anderson Featured in Co-op & Condo Case Law Tracker: Smoking Dispute Fails to Stop Foreclosure
Can a unit owner halt a condominium foreclosure by claiming she was misled about the building’s smoking rules? In the latest issue of Co-op & Condo Case Law Tracker, Becker shareholder Steven S. Anderson explores a recent Brooklyn case, the court rejected a plaintiff’s bid to consolidate her sweeping misrepresentation lawsuit with the condominium’s foreclosure action for unpaid charges. The decision emphasized that because the plaintiff didn’t reside in the unit, her claims lacked the irreparable harm necessary for injunctive relief, and the two actions involved different facts, parties, and procedural postures. The ruling underscores that courts are reluctant to delay foreclosure when owners disregard governing documents and payment obligations.
As part of his Co-op/Condo practice, Steve has particular expertise and experience dealing with the most difficult and seemingly intractable disputes that Co-op Boards and Condominium boards have with their shareholders and unit owners. In a word, he has seen if not everything, quite a lot and is always ready to step into the most contentious matters and disputes.
Read the full article here (page 7-8).
The Co-op & Condo Case Law Tracker, a HABITAT product, is a monthly legal publication that provides concise summaries and expert analysis of recent court decisions impacting cooperative and condominium communities in New York. Curated by a distinguished panel of New York co-op/condo attorneys, the Tracker helps board members, property managers, and legal professionals stay informed on evolving case law, covering topics such as shareholder rights, board authority, fiduciary duties, and housing regulations. Each edition offers practical takeaways and real-world implications to guide decision-making and ensure compliance with the latest legal standards.
Steven S. Anderson’s practice is focused substantially on buildings/real estate in Manhattan and Brooklyn, but historically, has spanned all NYC boroughs, Westchester County, and Long Island. He has represented all types and sizes of properties and buildings: small, medium, large (up to 1,700 units), old, luxury construction, and suburban. Unlike many “Coop/Condo” attorneys, Mr. Anderson has 30+ years’ experience serving as both general and litigation counsel to his clients. Indeed, his litigation, in court, negotiating skills and expertise make him particularly adept at litigation avoidance—but always ready for the vicissitudes and uncertainties inherent in litigation, as necessary in his clients’ best interests.
