Colbert Law

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/

04/02/2026

New case condo boards and management should be aware of. Here's an article breaking it down.

https://colbertlaw.us/the-432-park-decision-a-masterclass-in-risk-management-for-new-york-condo-boards/

04/01/2026

Condo boards and management should be aware of this case. Here's a new article explaining the importance of it.

Protecting Your Building’s Integrity: Lessons from Board of Mgrs. of the 80th at Madison Condominium v. 1055 Madison Ave. Owners LLC Posted by Team Colbert Law Boards, Business, Condo Coop HOA, Litigation, Real Estate As a condominium board member or property manager, your primary responsibility i...

03/16/2026

When it comes to commercial real estate, what you don’t know can absolutely cost you. Understanding the lease language and making sure it fits what you need as a landlord or tenant, is critical before you sign.

Check out the full article here for a deeper dive into protecting your business:
https://colbertlaw.us/the-power-of-the-fine-print-why-commercial-lease-language-is-critical-before-you-sign/

03/07/2026

PROTECT YOUR COOP: NAVIGATING "OBJECTIONABLE CONDUCT" TERMINATIONS

The Pullman Doctrine can help Cooperative Boards and Property Managers to deal with people who engage in objectionable conduct.

In our latest article, "Terminating Cooperative Leases for Objectionable Conduct: A Practical Guide," we break down:
✅ The Pullman Power: How the Business Judgment Rule protects Board decisions from judicial second-guessing. ✅ Real-World Situations: Lessons from Rockwood Owners Corp. (safety violations), 61 E. 72nd St. (maintenance neglect), and Caton Towers (non-monetary defaults). ✅ The Legal and Management Role in assisting coop Boards with the Pullman process.

The New York courts continue to affirm that Boards are the final arbiters of their community standards—provided they act in good faith and follow the proprietary lease requirements.

Read the article here: https://colbertlaw.us/terminating-cooperative-leases-for-objectionable-conduct-a-practical-guide-for-boards-and-management-companies

Terminating Cooperative Leases for Objectionable Conduct: A Practical Guide for Boards and Management Companies Posted by Team Colbert Law Boards, Business, Condo Coop HOA, Litigation, Real Estate For cooperative boards, their management companies, and their legal counsel, navigating the terminatio...

03/04/2026

A million dollar mistake for a landlord. Good guy guaranties and bankrupt tenants. Read our take on a new case.

https://colbertlaw.us/does-your-current-good-guy-guaranty-survive-a-tenants-bankruptcy-termination-lessons-from-387-park-s-l-l-c-v-schulman/

12/14/2025

Condo boards have to be proactive in addressing owner vs. owner disputes.

https://colbertlaw.us/new-york-appellate-court-revives-breach-of-fiduciary-duty-claim-against-condo-board/