Q: What if the judgment was entered in another state but the judgment debtor has assets in New York? Alternatively, what if I have a New York judgment and the judgment debtor’s assets are located outside New York? A: If you obtain a judgment in New York but discover that […]
Q: What happens if a judgment debtor or third party ignores or refuses to comply with post-judgment enforcement obligations? A: Courts take compliance with post-judgment enforcement obligations extremely seriously. If a judgment debtor or third party fails to comply with a restraining notice, post-judgment subpoena, or other court order, the […]
Q: What tools are available to prevent a judgment debtor from transferring assets and to collect on a judgment? A: CPLR § 5222 permits a judgment creditor to serve a restraining notice on a judgment debtor or on any person or entity that owes a debt to the judgment debtor […]
Florida condominiums are often created with provisions granting a right of first refusal (ROFR) and/or a right to approve a future purchaser or occupant within the declaration of condominium. Section 718.104(5), Florida Statutes, provides that the declaration of condominium, as originally recorded or as amended, may include covenants and restrictions […]
The 2026 legislative session did not result in an abundance of legislation amending the statutes governing condominium, cooperative, and homeowners’ associations. One exception is an amendment to Section 720.3035, Florida Statutes, involving architectural control covenants and homeowners’ associations (“HOAs”), which was adopted as part of House Bill 803 (HB 803), […]
