by Jon Schlackman | May 13, 2026 | Blog, Board Members, State Law
A recent case out of Florida highlights the critical importance of financial oversight for all community associations. Following a 2022 investigation sparked by resident concerns over declining reserve funds and undocumented spending, it was discovered that a board...
by Jon Schlackman | Apr 13, 2026 | Blog, Condominium
There have been a boatload of changes Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac made recently, each having different effective dates. Highlights Highlighted here are a couple of concerns for Communities. Although the regulations do not specifically mention co-ops, We would not be...
by Jon Schlackman | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized, Blog, Litigation, State Law
This month, our firm successfully recouped several years of past due common charges pursuant to RPAPL §1308(4)(k), otherwise known as the Zombie Law. A condominium unit located within an HOA had been vacant since the owners died. Pursuant to this law, our firm put...
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...
