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Q: I am writing regarding your recent series of articles on the new condominium legislation. You have stated that the new law imposes term limits of eight years. Our current bylaws impose a six year term limit, no more than three consecutive terms of two years each. Which controls? (A.F. […]

Very often boards of condominiums and other community associations hesitate to engage in litigation against unit owners who fail to pay common expense assessments due to fear of  the legal expense. In addressing this concern, I often advise boards that likely if you do nothing, you will receive nothing. In New Jersey […]

It is commonly known that a buyer should perform due diligence before purchasing property.  If the buyer fails to perform due diligence (obtaining a building inspection, phase I environmental report, mold inspection, Chinese Drywall inspection, survey, etc.) the buyer may incur significant unanticipated post-closing costs and liabilities. When purchasing property […]

Shareholder William J. Cea in the June issue of the Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin. (pg.6) Click Here to Read

Last August, New York City enacted Local Law 147 which requires owners of class A multiple dwellings to adopt and disclose a smoking policy.  Although touted as a disclosure policy, there are several requirements that owners need to be aware of since the law takes effect this August.  Under the law, the […]