by Jon Schlackman | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog, Condominium, State Law
On October 16, 2025, New York State passed amendments to the Real Property Law and Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, significantly changing foreclosure actions for condominiums and homeowners associations. Condominiums and homeowners Condominiums and...
by Jon Schlackman | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, State Law
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...
by Jon Schlackman | Oct 9, 2025 | Blog
To avoid locking yourself into a bad — and potentially costly — agreement, you must 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...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Aug 20, 2025 | Blog, Event
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...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Aug 20, 2025 | Blog, Podcasts
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...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Mar 14, 2025 | Blog, Boards, Litigation, State Law
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...
