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When a co-op or condo loses a commercial tenant, a cash crunch often follows. Finding a new tenant is just the beginning — the real challenge is structuring a lease that protects the building’s finances and residents. Mark Axinn, partner at Phillips Nizer, explains how to think like a professional landlord while recognizing your unique constraints. Key elements are managing rent concessions, handling broker commissions, and funding upfront renovation costs when building reserves are low. Habitat’s Carol Ott conducts the interview.

The business of running a building is demanding work that requires making endless decisions — some that can quickly lead your board into a quagmire of legal difficulties. Legal Talk interviews New York's leading co-op/condo attorneys to find solutions, and get some guidance, on these challenges. For more co-op and condo insights, sign up to receive Habitat's free newsletters or become a Habitat subscriber today!

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No building is ever really prepared for a contractor accident, but you can be proactive about keeping your building protected. Howard Schechter, partner at Fox Rothschild, breaks down the critical concept of risk transfer and why it could save your co-op or condo from devastating financial losses. Learn why New York's unique Scaffold Law has made insurance premiums skyrocket and discover the surprising gap between what boards think they have and what they actually need. From apartment alterations to major renovations, this episode gives you actionable strategies to ensure your building doesn't end up holding the bag when accidents happen. Habitat’s Carol Ott conducts the interview.

The business of running a building is demanding work that requires making endless decisions — some that can quickly lead your board into a quagmire of legal difficulties. Legal Talk interviews New York's leading co-op/condo attorneys to find solutions, and get some guidance, on these challenges. For more co-op and condo insights, sign up to receive Habitat's free newsletters or become a Habitat subscriber today!

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Every board dreads that moment when a shareholder demands to see corporate documents, contracts, or financial records. But ignoring the request isn't an option. Evan Gitter, partner at Cohen Warren Meyer & Gitter, breaks down the shifting landscape of transparency laws and reveals why boards without proper procedures are setting themselves up for trouble. From repeat requesters with hidden agendas, to legitimate residents seeking information, Gitter explains how smart boards protect sensitive data while staying compliant. You'll learn surprising tactics for reducing these demands and discover legal tools most boards don't know they have. If you've ever wondered where to draw the line between transparency and privacy, this conversation is essential. Habitat's Carol Ott conducts the interview.

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The business of running a building is demanding work that requires making endless decisions — some that can quickly lead your board into a quagmire of legal difficulties. Legal Talk interviews New York's leading co-op/condo attorneys to find solutions, and get some guidance, on these challenges. For more co-op and condo insights, sign up to receive Habitat's free newsletters or become a Habitat subscriber today!