Alteration Agreements For Co-Ops

Nobody enjoys it when a neighbor’s continuous remodeling project lasts for months on end, especially when the renovations may cause damage to your own home. The alteration agreement, fortunately, is a mechanism that most buildings have in place to address issues for Co-Ops. Beginning the ProcessWhen shareholders consider a large-scale renovation, they should be prepared…

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The Appropriate Co-op Board Response to a Hoarder

When a co-op board learns that a hoarder is residing in the building, what should it do—and not do? Take these actions: Send a Notice: The first step in resolving the problem is to contact the shareholder and send a notice. This can point out that there have been complaints of odors and infestations. As…

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