by robschlackman@gmail.com | Jan 5, 2023 | Blog, Boards, Litigation, State Law
Recently, Taylor, Eldridge & Endres Associate Attorneys, Melissa Schlactus and Beth Gazes, spoke to members and colleagues of the Suffolk County Bar Association. Recently, Taylor, Eldridge & Endres Associate Attorneys, Melissa Schlactus and Beth Gazes, spoke...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Jun 8, 2022 | Blog, Boards, State Law
As summer approaches, Boards may see a rise in short-term rentals in their communities For those communities whose Declaration or By-Laws restrict leasing to some degree, the question becomes whether the Board can and should enforce these restrictive provisions. One...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | May 19, 2022 | Blog, Boards
A co-op shareholder makes a request A co-op shareholder, seeking to run for a position on the Board of Directors, requests the Board and its managing agent a list of the names and addresses of the corporation’s shareholders. His stated purpose for the list is to...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Apr 22, 2022 | Blog, Articles, Boards
A thousand-year-old story finds new relevance when applied to a modern-day community Recently, Jews around the world celebrated the holiday of Passover with what is known as a “seder” – a ritual feast. A central activity of the seder (besides the festive meal) is the...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Feb 9, 2022 | Blog, Boards, State Law
The tragic collapse of the Champlain South Tower in Surfside, Florida has led to a series of new requirements that impact all Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans for the purchase of units in community associations that have five or more attached units Citing concerns...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Dec 9, 2021 | Blog, Boards
Virtual annual meetings are now a permanent fixture in NY. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Community Boards for, Co-ops and Homeowners’ Associations relied heavily on virtual platforms to stay connected, informed and conduct their business. Now, Governor Hochul has...