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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: 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.
Read full articleFirst published: Nov 2025
A Tax Abatement TangleTAKEAWAY Challenging decisions made by city agencies is almost never straightforward. In a case like this, where the mistake seems to have come from the Department of Finance rather than the co-op, the real question becomes: who is responsible for fixing it? Should the shareholder have taken the lead, or was it the co-op’s job to push the agency for correction? What’s clear is that the situation snowballed. A relatively routine $4,000 assessment grew into a years-long dispute that ultimately cost Tracy Schusterman more than $100,000 in legal fees.
Read full articleFirst published: Nov 2025
From Clutter to CourtroomTAKEAWAY As our population ages, hoarding situations are becoming increasingly common. When direct efforts to gain a resident’s cooperation fail, boards can seek court orders requiring owners to clean up and correct hazardous conditions that threaten health, safety, or the well-being of other residents and the building. The evidence of the conditions should be as current and thorough as possible in order to accurately convey to the court the seriousness and exigency of the present circumstances. To prepare for such situations, boards should ensure they have up-to-date emergency contact information for all owners, which can be vital in resolving these issues quickly. In some cases, agencies such as Adult Protective Services can be brought in to provide support and intervention.
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