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 […]
Morristown, NJ – May 23, 2025 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals in offices throughout the East Coast, announces that shareholder Martin Cabalar has been appointed as Chair of the firm’s New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA practice. Martin replaces David Ramsey, who […]
Morristown, NJ – May 9, 2025 –Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals in offices throughout the East Coast, announced that Ronald Perl has received the prestigious Distinguished Service Award from Community Associations Institute (CAI) at their 2025 CAI Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW. The Distinguished […]
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 […]
