Condo Litigation Matters – $5,000 Retainer
Do you need a condo litigation attorney? Our condo litigation attorneys represent condo unit owners, purchasers, sellers, investors, and others in disputes involving condominium boards, bylaws, common charges, repairs, governance issues, and board misconduct. We typically require an initial retainer of $5,000 to get started.
Condominium disputes can involve governing documents, common elements, financial issues, maintenance obligations, elections, and enforcement actions. Our condo litigation attorneys handle a wide range of disputes involving condominium boards and associations in both New York and New Jersey.
Speak With a Condo Litigation Attorney Today
If you are involved in a dispute with a condo board or condominium association, Contact Us today to schedule a Free Consultation.
Call (800) 517-5240, to speak with our attorneys.
Representation in New York and New Jersey
Our condo litigation lawyers represent clients in condo litigation matters in both New York and New Jersey.
- New York HOA, Co-op & Condo Dispute Attorneys
- New Jersey HOA, Condo & Co-op Dispute Attorneys
- HOA, Condo & Co-op Dispute Attorneys
Our Condo Litigation Services
Common Charge & Fee Disputes
Our condo litigation attorneys represent clients in disputes involving common charges, special assessments, unauthorized fees, and other financial disputes with condominium associations.
Bylaws, Rules & Governance Disputes
Our condo litigation attorneys handle disputes involving condominium bylaws, house rules, elections, governance issues, and enforcement actions.
Repairs, Maintenance & Board Misconduct
Our condo litigation attorneys represent clients in litigation involving maintenance failures, repair disputes, access to records, board misconduct, conflicts of interest, and failure to act.
Common Condo Litigation Issues
Some common condo disputes that our attorneys handle include:
- Conflicts of interest of a condo board or condominium association
- Violation of bylaws or governing documents
- Maintenance and common charge disputes
- Harassment by a condo board or condominium association
- Improper or excessive fines
- Unauthorized fees or assessments
- Failure to act by a condo board or condominium association
- Selective enforcement of rules and regulations
- Election and governance disputes
- Access to financial records and association documents
- Failure to maintain common areas
- Any other condominium dispute
What Can I Sue a Condo Board or Condominium Association For?
Please note that the causes of action below are examples only. By listing them, our attorneys are not saying that you definitely have a case. Each matter must be evaluated based on its facts, governing documents, and applicable law.
- Breach of bylaws or house rules: You may be able to sue if the condominium association violates its governing documents.
- Discrimination: You may have a claim if you are treated unfairly based on a protected characteristic.
- Harassment: You may have a claim if the condo board engages in abusive, threatening, or intimidating conduct.
- Breach of fiduciary duty: You may be able to sue if the condo board fails to act in the best interests of the association.
- Negligence: You may have a claim if dangerous conditions are ignored or necessary maintenance is not performed.
- Defamation: You may be able to sue for false statements that harm your reputation.
- Infringement of property rights: You may have a claim if the condo board interferes with your lawful use and enjoyment of your unit.
- Unauthorized assessments or fees: You may be able to challenge charges not authorized by governing documents or law.
- Failure to maintain common areas: You may have a claim if the condominium association neglects shared spaces or building systems.
- Breach of quiet enjoyment: You may be able to sue for unreasonable interference with your use and enjoyment of your unit.
- Invasion of privacy: You may have a claim for improper access to your unit or other intrusive conduct.
- Selective enforcement: You may be able to sue if rules are enforced unfairly against you while others are treated differently.
- Mismanagement of funds: You may have a claim if association funds are mishandled or misused.
- Other causes of action: Additional claims may exist depending on the facts of your case.
Our $5,000 Retainer for Condo Litigation Matters
Our firm typically requires an initial retainer of $5,000 for condo litigation matters. This retainer allows our attorneys to begin reviewing governing documents, evaluating claims and defenses, communicating with the condominium association or its counsel, and developing a legal strategy.
The total legal fee depends on the complexity of the matter, whether litigation is already pending, the number of parties involved, and the amount of work required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue a condo board?
Yes, depending on the facts, you may have claims against a condo board or condominium association for misconduct or violations of governing documents.
Can I challenge common charges or special assessments?
Possibly. Whether you can challenge them depends on the governing documents, the factual circumstances, and the applicable law.
What if the condo board refuses to make repairs?
A failure to maintain common elements or building systems can sometimes create legal claims, depending on the facts and the governing documents.
Can a condo board member be personally liable?
In some cases, yes. Board members may face personal liability for fraud, bad faith, self-dealing, discrimination, or other wrongful conduct.
Get Started Today
If you are dealing with common charge disputes, board misconduct, repair issues, harassment, or selective enforcement, Contact Us today for a Free Consultation.
Call (800) 517-5240, to speak with our attorneys.