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 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 | 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 | 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...
