Homeowners' Associations in New York, or otherwise known as Common Interest Communities, are regulated by the Attorney General's office and must be set up as non-profit organizations. They are governed by NY Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, the Association's Articles of Declaration, and Bylaws.
To have a pleasant condo living experience, keep in mind these legal rights for condo owners. The Right to Access Condo Documents. The Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination. The Right to Notice and Meetings. The Right to Run and Vote During Elections. The Right to Protest.
The inium Act is the New York State law which governs the establishment of iniums.
Upon application made in ance with the requirements of this section, the Department of Law may, in its discretion, issue a "no-action letter" stating that it will not take enforcement action based on the transaction described in the application occurring without the filing of an offering plan pursuant to section ...
The condo Board gets what's called the “right of first refusal.” But does this mean a condo Board can reject anyone without a fair or justified reason? Most definitely not. The Board cannot make any rejection without its presence being noted in the bylaws.
Section 339-s of the New York State Real Property Law requires any inium Declaration, and any amendment thereof, to be filed with the New York Department of State.
Condo Owner Rights: The Right to Protest When board members fail to meet their fiduciary duties, condo members can remove the board members who are abusing their authority. Condo owners also have the right to protest any regulations that are discriminatory, unfair, or onerous.
If the DOB discovers an apartment is illegal, both the renter and landlord will be in a tight spot. Renters face immediate eviction, and landlords can receive up to $25,000 in fines.