Category: Q&A

Q&A Q&A: Confidential Condominium
2014 January Q&A: Confidential Condominium

Q For the past few years, the condominium board and management has consistently denied me my bylaw rights to audit and inspect the books of the condominium. What action can I take? —Righteous in Riverdale A “Most condominium byl…

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Q&A Q&A: How Hot is It?
2013 December Q&A: How Hot is It?

The New York City rules for heating are confusing. For example, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., if the outdoor temperature is below 40 degrees, the indoor temperature must be at least 55 degrees. Taken literally, this means that if the outdoo…

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Q&A Q&A: Who's got the Power
2013 December Q&A: Who's got the Power

Q If the majority of board members pass a motion, and the president or other members of the board decide to ignore the majority's vote and proceed in opposition to their directive, what recourse do the board members have? Is there anythin…

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Q&A Q&A: Assembling Peaceably
2013 November Q&A: Assembling Peaceably

Q When is a Place of Assembly Permit required for the private common areas (for example a roof, lobby or basement) of a cooperative building? Particularly when those areas are used for many shareholders and residents to assemble for annua…

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Q&A Q&A: A Right to Inspect Books and Records
2013 October Q&A: A Right to Inspect Books and Records

For the past few years, the condominium board and management has denied me the right under our bylaws to audit and inspect the books of the condominium. What action, if any, can I take? —Concerned in Chelsea “Both New York law …

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Q&A Q&A: A Problem Superintendent
2013 October Q&A: A Problem Superintendent

A Problem Superintendent Q I think we have the world’s worst super. I live in Queens. Our super doesn’t do repairs to any problem in the building. He farms out all projects to more expensive contractors. He always wants to be compen…

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Q&A Q & A: Dealing with Criminal Elements
2013 August Q & A: Dealing with Criminal Elements

I am president of a co-op board in Queens, NY. It has come to my attention that a sexual predator moved in with his son, who owns the apartment. I informed my security team and they are watching him very closely since there are children…

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Q&A Q & A: Right to Inspect
2013 August Q & A: Right to Inspect

Under New York law, does a landlord have a general right to inspect leased residential premises in the absence of a specific lease provision granting that right? Assuming no written lease, no specific agreement on the issue, and that th…

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Q&A Q&A: Vote by Proxy?
2013 July Q&A: Vote by Proxy?

Q “The current president has mailed proxies to owners indicating he would vote on  their behalf and included information that stated “the proxy-holder will cast votes as he/she determines” for the annual board election. The current presid…

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Q&A Q&A: Is this Co-op for Real?
2013 July Q&A: Is this Co-op for Real?

Q I am currently interested in purchasing a co-op apartment. However, my mortgage  broker advised that since the co-op has issued both common and preferred stock,  that it does not technically qualify as a co-op under the IRS 216 ruling, …

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