Many newly constructed condos have construction defects, and getting these fixed can become a very expensive legal journey for new owners. Fifty condo owners at 300 West 122nd St. have embarked on one to get defects fixed. Becker shareholder Steven S. Anderson breaks down their case and points to the […]
In the latest issue of Co-op & Condo Case Law Tracker, Becker New York Shareholder Steven S. Anderson analyzes a New York cooperative nonpayment case that illustrates a fundamental lesson for community associations and housing practitioners: noise happens, but proof matters. In 333 E. 53 TENANTS CORP. V. YANG, a […]
WHAT HAPPENED: This case arises from a series of disputes concerning the governance, financial management, and compliance with bylaws of the 123-25 East 102nd Street Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC). Further, this action concerns the assault and harassment to shareholder-tenants of the HDFC. The plaintiffs, a group of shareholders, allege […]
WHAT HAPPENED: This case arises out of postings allegedly made by the defendants in a private online forum for residents of the plaintiff Trump Village Section 4, Inc., a cooperative complex located in Coney Island, New York. The summons and complaint were filed on June 13, 2023. The complaint alleges […]
Winter snow is beautiful, but for community associations—both condominiums and homeowners associations—it represents a significant liability challenge. Boards and managers need to understand their snow clearing duties, which are determined by state law, governing documents, and local ordinances. Getting it wrong can expose the association to expensive slip-and-fall lawsuits. This […]
