New York State Amendments to the Real Property Law
Discover the latest changes in New York’s Real Property Law that impact homeowners and condominium associations. These amendments aim to enhance transparency and fairness in foreclosure processes, ensuring that homeowners are well-informed and protected. Stay updated on how these legal shifts can affect your community and what steps you need to take to comply with the new regulations.
Emotional Support Animals and Community Associations
Emotional support animals are always a hot topic in community associations. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s guidelines require housing providers to waive pet fees for people who have emotional support animals. As a result, many Boards...
Review The Contract With An Eagle Eye
Boards are all familiar with the process of hiring contractors — bidding, getting proposals, selecting and signing. But boards often move too quickly, which can land you in trouble.
The Board’s Responsibility When Violence Strikes
While all Boards hope that violence never happens within their communities, sometimes the unimaginable happens. Recently, in West Babylon, NY, two residents who lived in a Homeowners Association engaged in an altercation,...
Boards (and Residents) Behaving Badly: Insights from Our CAI Long Island Talk
Practical advice for handling challenging situations in community associations Our team recently had the pleasure of presenting at the monthly CAI Long Island chapter, hosting a session titled “Boards (and Residents) Behaving Badly.” We covered common challenges that...
Now Live: Our First Real Estate Podcast with Making Cents of Long Island
Insights from Laura Endres and local real estate experts to guide you from offer to closing We’re excited to share that Laura Endres, partner at Taylor, Eldridge & Endres, joins the Making Cents of Long Island Podcast for the first time! In this episode, Laura...
From the Dockets: Court Says Board’s Decision on Election Procedures is Valid Use of Authority
A Queens Coop, governing pursuant to a staggered election process, did not hold elections during the Covid-19 Pandemic (2020-2022). Two shareholders brought an action contesting the 2023 election. What the shareholders alleged Those shareholders alleged that since...
Case Law Update: Unit Owner’s Free Speech Rights Prevail
A recent Court decision illustrates the extent to which a homeowner’s behavior – as contentious and trying as it feels – must be tolerated and, resultingly, emphasizes the need for a communication plan among the Board, the management company, and, if necessary, the...
Taylor, Eldridge & Endres, P.C. Promotions
Taylor, Eldridge & Endres, P.C., is proud to announce the promotion of three of its associate attorneys to equity partners. Our new class of partners consists of Melissa B. Schlactus, Beth M. Gazes, and Jennine B. Cullen. Their combined 35-plus years of...
Disability Discrimination Claims
When a Board receives notice that one of their members or shareholders has filed a disability discrimination claim, there are often more questions than answers, especially when the claim is filed by the Department of Human Rights or Suffolk County Human Rights...
CAI-LI Trade Show 2024 – Sneak Peek
Join us, Saturday, October 19, 2024, for the CAI-LI Annual Trade Show . Free admission for Board members of co-ops, condos, and HOAs. Don’t miss this day – you’ll find service providers, meet other board members, and learn useful information regarding all practical...
New York Enacts Good Cause Eviction Law
On April 20, 2024, New York enacted the Good Cause Eviction Law, significantly curtailing a landlord’s ability to evict tenants. Under this law, landlords are prohibited from removing a tenant, or not renewing their lease, unless there is good cause shown. Landlords...
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