by robschlackman@gmail.com | Feb 6, 2023 | Blog, Boards, Litigation
By Edward M. Taylor, Esq. Picture this: A condominium building experiences water leaks from a rooftop and drainage system in need of repair. The Board of Managers takes steps to address the issue by hiring a contractor and commencing repairs, but the Board runs out...
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...
