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Construction Defects and Condo Owners’ Rights: Insights from Steven S. Anderson

02.10.2026
Steven S. Anderson

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 […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium

Becker’s Steven Anderson Featured in Co-op & Condo Case Law Tracker: Noise Happens; Proof Matters

01.23.2026
Steven S. Anderson

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 […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium

“Court Orders New Vote at Troubled HDFC” – Habitat Case Watch

12.29.2025
Steven S. Anderson

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 […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium

Know Your Rights: Becker’s Jennifer Karnes Weighs In on Condo Transparency in The New York Times

12.02.2025
Jennifer Karnes

Becker Shareholder Jennifer Karnes was recently featured in the Real Estate section of The New York Times, where she addressed the rights of condominium owners navigating a lack of transparency from boards and management. Citing New York’s condominium law, Karnes explained that owners are generally entitled to review critical financial […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium

“Opinion, Not Defamation, Says Court” – Habitat Case Watch

12.01.2025
Steven S. Anderson

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 […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium