Can a unit owner halt a condominium foreclosure by claiming she was misled about the building’s smoking rules? In the latest issue of Co-op & Condo Case Law Tracker, Becker shareholder Steven S. Anderson explores a recent Brooklyn case, the court rejected a plaintiff’s bid to consolidate her sweeping misrepresentation […]
Mr. Bent and his family lived on the top floor at the 99 Jane Street Condominium in Greenwich Village. In June 2021, the condominium board proposed capital improvement plans to the building costing approximately $3 million. Bent objected to these proposed plans and claimed that the board’s subsequent treatment of […]
Can a cooperative board terminate a shareholder’s lease for disruptive or threatening behavior—even before the lease ends? In the latest issue of Co-op & Condo Case Law Tracker, Becker shareholder Steven S. Anderson explores a recent New York Appellate Court decision affirming that HDFC (Housing Development Fund Corporation) co-op boards have the […]
Becker’s New Jersey Community Update newsletter features recent news and updates that we think you may find of interest. This July, Becker North’s Community Update delivers valuable insights for board members and property managers navigating the complex landscape of community living. This issue features an important look at New York […]
Q: I bought a co-op apartment in Queens about 35 years ago and I’ve been renting it out. About 15 years ago, the co-op imposed a 10 percent surcharge on the maintenance fees for apartments that are rented out. That increased to 20 percent about five years ago. Should my […]
