Welcome to the September 2025 edition of MHH's Condo/Co-op Digest. We hope our readers enjoyed their August holidays as much as we did and that all of their summer capital improvement projects are all underway and on...more
In Southgate Owners Corp. v. Esposito, 2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 32750(U) (Sup. Ct., N.Y. County July 24, 2025) (here), plaintiff sued defendant, a shareholder in its cooperative building, seeking a declaratory judgment that 80...more
This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice...more
As discussed in previous Holland & Knight alerts on Dec. 10 and Dec. 18, 2024, New York City recently made comprehensive changes to its Zoning Resolution, known collectively as City of Yes for Zoning for Housing Opportunity...more
On January 1, 2025, two important laws will become effective, and co-op and condo boards must be aware of what is required. A New York City law, the Fair Chance for Housing Act, impacts the use of criminal background checks...more
With another interest rate cut, the capital markets appear to be more promising for real estate transactions; time will tell how this month’s elections will impact the real estate industry. ...more
Co-op and condo boards have a legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to residents with disabilities. Residents often request permission to live with their so-called emotional support or therapy animals (“ESAs”)...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Corporate Transparency Act of 2020 (“CTA”) took effect on January 1, 2024 (“Effective Date”), impacting many privately held corporations, limited liability companies, and other similar entities. At a...more
HAPPY NEW YEAR! This edition of our Condo/Co-op Digest takes one last look back at significant legislation from 2023 and looks forward to potential developments that might affect condominiums and cooperatives in the coming...more
DOB Issues Long-Awaited Rules Outlining "Good Faith Efforts" Needed To Reduce Or Eliminate Penalties Under Local Law 97 - Local Law 97 is the centerpiece of New York City’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions in its...more
In the wake of the tragic 2021 condominium building collapse in Surfside, Florida, Fannie Mae (“Fannie”) and Freddie Mac (“Freddie”) adopted temporary eligibility guidelines for loans insured by Fannie and Freddie for...more