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Case Notes provides insight on one particularly relevant co-op or condo case—clearly explaining what happened, why it’s important, and what lessons can be learned within.
First published: Dec 2025
Sublet by Another Name?TAKEAWAY The court’s decision turned on whether Montali’s specific request was truly necessary for her to live in and enjoy her apartment. It concluded that other, less drastic options were available to address the limitations caused by her disability, and that her proposal went beyond what the law required — particularly where the request appeared to at least be partly driven by financial considerations rather than medical necessity. However, the motivations behind the co-op’s alleged retaliatory actions could not be resolved so easily, and the court said they warranted closer scrutiny. The case serves as a reminder that board members and managing agents should proceed carefully, and consult counsel, before communicating directly with residents on sensitive accommodation or enforcement issues that could later become the basis for litigation.
Read full articleFirst published: Dec 2025
Did No One Notice?TAKEAWAY The key lesson is that no matter how outrageous the facts seem to be, a party asking for summary judgment, which is a request for the judge to decide the case without a trial, must be able to convince the court that there really are no issues of fact. Courts have long required that anyone seeking summary judgment present solid, detailed evidence showing that they are entitled to win as a matter of law and that all meaningful factual questions have been resolved. If the moving party cannot meet this high standard—because the request is premature or the evidence is incomplete—the court has no choice but to deny its motion for summary judgment.
Read full articleFirst published: Nov 2025
Don’t Dawdle Over Service DogsTAKEAWAY This case highlights the legal risks condo boards face when they postpone or mishandle disability-related accommodation requests. The Monarch board did not respond in a timely way to a request for a service dog, asked for medical records despite the condo having a stated policy against doing so and hired a psychiatrist without ever giving a clear decision on the request. Boards should respond promptly, in writing, whenever an accommodation request is made. They should also understand what qualifies as a disability under the various federal and state statutes affecting disabilities and know what documentation they are legally allowed to request. Finally, because claims against individual board members can move forward if there are allegations of their personal involvement, board members should ensure requests are handled quickly, carefully, and consistently to reduce the risk of liability.
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