In the latest issue of Co-op & Condo Case Law Tracker, Becker New York Shareholder Steven S. Anderson examines 239 E. 18th Owners Corp. v. Wade, a decision from the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department addressing governance conflicts and compensation disputes in a small Manhattan cooperative. The […]
Q: I was recently elected to the Board of my condominium association and had questions concerning my responsibilities to become certified as a new board member for properly complying with the statute regarding educational certification. Can you confirm what is required? (R.F., via e-mail) A: For members of the board […]
In honor of Women’s History Month, Becker is celebrating the incredible women whose expertise, leadership, and dedication elevate both our firm and the clients we serve. This year, we’re proud to highlight the achievements of longstanding women team members across various departments, recognizing their impact and contributions over the years. […]
One of the questions I am frequently asked by my community association clients is whether they can restrict rentals by either (1) requiring a minimum lease term, (2) prohibiting rentals for a certain period of time after an owner purchases (for example, one year), (3) setting a maximum number of […]
Termination of a condominium in Florida is a complicated transaction with numerous legal issues at play. F.S 718.117 governs terminations of condominiums and allows termination for economic waste or impossibility or optional termination. Termination because of economic waste or impossibility requires the approval of the lesser of the lowest percentage […]
