by Stewart Wurtzel | Oct 8, 2019 | real estate litigation, Uncategorized
A decision of the Appellate Division, 1st Department issued at the end of February 2019 may be a real game changer for cooperatives that have individuals who own units as holders of unsold shares. In a brief decision in Pastena vs. 61 West 62nd Street (Read decision...
On Behalf of Tane Waterman & Wurtzel, P.C. | Jan 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Subletting apartments in New York City is a time-honored tradition, but in the era of Airbnb when the city, tenant councils and landlords are cracking down on short-term subletting, what are your rights? The first thing you need to know is that it is illegal to sublet...
On Behalf of Tane Waterman & Wurtzel, P.C. | Nov 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
When an HOA hires a contractor to do a job – install a pool or shingle a roof, for example – board members can maintain the quality of workmanship by withholding payment until the job is done right. Contractors and subcontractors, however, have a method of...
On Behalf of Tane Waterman & Wurtzel, P.C. | Jan 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are many attorneys who serve on their co-op or condo board and are often asked by their fellow board members for their legal opinion on a matter. Since law school, we have been trained that we are attorneys 24 hours a day, seven days a week so we are often...