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...
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...
