Colbert Law

07/26/2026

Make sure workers are licensed and insured.

https://colbertlaw.us/when-contractors-lack-licenses-key-lessons-for-condos-co-ops-and-hoas/

07/21/2026

Condo, coop and HOA boards have another tool in their arsenal to deal with abusive owners/shareholders. Read about it here:

When Repetitive Filings Cross the Line: Lessons from Fulton v. Yameogo Posted by Joseph Colbert, Esq. Boards, Business, Condo Coop HOA, Litigation, Real Estate Community association boards—whether governing condos, HOAs, or co-ops—frequently deal with difficult residents. While owners have a rig...

07/13/2026

Condo boards and management need to be really careful when bank's foreclose first mortgage liens. Jumping in early to evaluate legally is essential to protect the condo's common charge lien. We break it down for you here:

https://colbertlaw.us/condominium-boards-why-being-aware-of-first-mortgage-standing-can-protect-your-communitys-bottom-line/

07/02/2026

Condo boards and their managers will be happy about this new condo victory over a defiant unit owner regarding arrears. We break it down in this article.

https://colbertlaw.us/winning-the-common-charge-battle-how-condo-boards-prevail-against-defiant-unit-owners/

06/29/2026

Condo and Coop Boards and Managers should be aware of this new appeal's court decision which protects the building from neighbor construction. We explain in this article.

When the Neighbor Builds: What Condo and Co-Op Boards Need to Know Posted by Joseph Colbert, Esq. Boards, Business, Condo Coop HOA, Litigation, Real Estate Construction in New York City is a fact of life, but when a neighboring developer starts digging, boards and property managers understandably wo...

06/09/2026

Coop boards and their managers have to be careful when settling lawsuits. If they do it incorrectly, they can end up in hot water. We break it down for you in this article.

The Post-Settlement Trap: What Fiondella Teaches Co-op Boards About Stipulations and Continuing Habitability Claims Posted by Team Colbert Law Boards, Business, Condo Coop HOA, Litigation, Real Estate For New York cooperative boards and managing agents, executing a “so-ordered” stipulation of se...

05/16/2026

Derivative action threat for condo boards and their management. You need to be aware of this new court decision and its implications. We break it down for you in this article:

https://colbertlaw.us/the-derivative-action-threat-why-limited-common-elements-present-new-litigation-risks-for-condominium-boards-and-managers/

04/27/2026

New case that condo boards and management should be aware of. The business judgment rule saves the day. We break it down for you here.

Governance and Rule-Making in the Modern Condominium Posted by Team Colbert Law Boards, Business, Condo Coop HOA, Litigation, Real Estate Reflections on 10MSW17D LLC v. Bd. of Managers of 10 Madison Square W. A recent decision from the Supreme Court of New York, New York County, offers a roadmap for...

04/15/2026

Condo boards and management have to be careful with waiting to collect arrears from owners. The clock is ticking as explained in this new article:

Don’t Delay: Why Timely Enforcement of Common Charges is Critical for Condo Boards Posted by Team Colbert Law Boards, Business, Condo Coop HOA, Litigation, Real Estate A recent decision from the Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, serves as a stark reminder for condominium boards and ma...

04/13/2026

New Court Decision on reimbursement of fees in access license case. Boards and management need to be aware of this and this article sums it up:
https://colbertlaw.us/rpapl-%c2%a7-881-licenses-and-why-fee-reimbursement-is-a-core-deal-term/