by robschlackman@gmail.com | Apr 6, 2023 | Blog, State Law
Employment Law compliance is a top priority of federal, state and local governments seeking to protect the rights of employees. Community Associations that have direct employees are obligated to ensure that — just like any other employer — they are in compliance with...
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 10, 2022 | Blog, Litigation, State Law
Many of you might recall that in March 2021, a new State law was enacted requiring landlords to provide notice to tenants of their rights to request reasonable modifications and accommodations pursuant to the State’s Human Rights Law. You might also recall that this...
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 | 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 | Sep 21, 2021 | Blog, Boards, State Law
For many Boards, the Covid-19 pandemic has thrown a monkey wrench into governance efforts, particularly with holding annual meetings and elections. In New York, amendments to the Business Corporation Law and the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law temporarily allowing...
