Send us Fan MailWhen a co-op has a shareholder no one can live with, boards actually have serious legal muscle to do something about it. Steven Anderson, former partner at Becker Law and now with…
Send us Fan MailLosing a stock certificate sounds like a paperwork headache — until it threatens to derail a closing entirely. In this episode, Geoffrey Mazel, founding partner at Hankin & Mazel,…
Send us Fan MailFalling behind on monthly fees might seem like a minor headache, but it can spiral into years of complications, mounting costs, and serious tension between neighbors. Carl Finger,…
Send us Fan MailWhen one shareholder wants out and the other wants to stay, the fallout doesn't just involve the two of them, it lands squarely on the board's desk. Matthew Goldberg, partner at Hankin…
Send us Fan MailWhat would happen if your co-op's proprietary lease didn't actually give your board the powers you've always assumed it had? That's not a hypothetical — it's exactly what happened to…
Send us Fan MailWhen a newly married couple applied to a Riverdale co-op with an emotional support animal request, their board faced a situation that most no-pet buildings aren't prepared for — and…
Send us Fan Mail Dealing with a neighbor who stops paying maintenance is one of the most stressful situations a co-op building can face — and most people assume the only fix is a slow, expensive slog…
Send us Fan Mail When a Lower East Side condo board ran out of patience with a rule-breaking pet owner, they needed a solution that didn't involve a lengthy and expensive lawsuit. What their attorney…
Send us Fan Mail If your co-op has holders of unsold shares — or you're not even sure what that means — listen up. David Fitzhenry, partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff, breaks down everything boards need…
Send us Fan Mail If your board has an attorney serving as a director — or if you're that attorney — this episode is essential. Stewart Wurtzel, member at Tane, Waterman & Wurtzel, walks through the…
