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...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Feb 6, 2025 | Blog, State Law
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...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Jan 8, 2025 | Blog
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...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Oct 12, 2024 | Blog, Litigation, State Law
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...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Sep 13, 2024 | Blog
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...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, State 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...
