New York Co-op, Condo & HOA Disputes – $5,000 Retainer
Do you require assistance with a dispute involving a homeowners association, co-op board, or condo board in New York? If so, our New York HOA, co-op, and condo dispute attorneys can assist. We typically require an initial retainer of $5,000 to get started.
Our attorneys represent homeowners, shareholders, unit owners, purchasers, sellers, and investors in a wide range of New York real estate disputes involving boards, associations, governing documents, common charges, maintenance obligations, fines, and board misconduct.
Speak With a New York HOA, Co-op & Condo Dispute Attorney Today
If you are involved in a dispute with a co-op board, condo board, or homeowners association in New York, 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 attorneys represent clients in both New York and New Jersey. For broader or alternate jurisdictional information, review the pages below.
Our New York HOA, Co-op & Condo Dispute Services
Co-op Disputes
Our New York co-op disputes attorneys represent shareholders in disputes involving proprietary leases, board decisions, purchase application denials, sublet issues, shareholder rights, and conflicts of interest.
Condominium Disputes
Our New York condo dispute attorneys represent unit owners in disputes involving common charges, bylaws, repairs, governance issues, elections, and board misconduct.
HOA Disputes
Our New York HOA dispute attorneys represent homeowners in disputes involving fines, assessments, rules enforcement, access to records, failure to act, and board misconduct.
Focused Co-op, Condo & HOA Litigation Services in New York
Our New York attorneys provide focused litigation representation for co-op, condo, and HOA disputes depending on the nature of the property and governing documents involved.
- HOA Litigation Attorney – Representation for disputes involving fines, assessments, enforcement actions, and board misconduct.
- Condo Litigation Attorney – Representation for disputes involving common charges, bylaws, repairs, and condominium governance.
- Co-op Litigation Attorney – Representation for disputes involving proprietary leases, board decisions, application denials, and shareholder rights.
Common HOA, Co-op & Condo Disputes in New York
Some common issues that our attorneys assist with in New York are as follows:
- Conflicts of interest of a co-op board, condo board, or homeowners association
- Violation of bylaws
- Maintenance and common charge disputes
- Foreclosure for unpaid maintenance or common charges
- Harassment by a co-op board, condo board, or homeowners association
- Improper or excessive fines by a co-op board, condo board, or homeowners association
- Failure to act by a co-op board, condo board, or homeowners association
- Any other co-op, condo, or homeowners association dispute
What Can I Sue My HOA, Co-op or Condo For in New York?
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 case must be assessed based on the facts, governing documents, and applicable New York law.
- Breach of the bylaws or house rules: you may be able to sue for violations of governing documents.
- Breach of proprietary lease: in co-op matters, you may be able to sue for breach of the proprietary lease.
- Discrimination: you may have a claim if you are treated differently based on a protected characteristic.
- Harassment: you may have a claim if the board or association engages in abusive, threatening, or intimidating conduct.
- Breach of fiduciary duty: you may be able to sue if the board fails to act in the best interests of the association or engages in self-dealing.
- Negligence: you may have a claim if the property is not reasonably maintained or dangerous conditions are ignored.
- 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 board interferes with your lawful use or enjoyment of your property.
- 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 common elements or building systems are not properly maintained.
- Breach of quiet enjoyment: you may be able to sue for unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of your home.
- 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 improperly handled or misused.
- Other causes of action: additional claims may exist depending on the facts of your matter.
Our $5,000 Retainer for New York HOA, Co-op & Condo Disputes
Our firm typically requires an initial retainer of $5,000 for New York HOA, co-op, and condo dispute matters. This retainer allows our attorneys to begin working on your case promptly and efficiently.
The total legal fee depends on the complexity of the matter, whether litigation is required, the number of parties involved, and the amount of work necessary to pursue or defend the case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a co-op board reject my application in New York?
Yes, but whether that decision can be challenged depends on the facts, the governing documents, and applicable law.
Can an HOA fine me in New York?
Possibly. Whether a fine is valid depends on the governing documents, notice requirements, and the specific circumstances.
Can I sue a condo board in New York?
Yes, depending on the facts, you may have claims against a condo board for misconduct or violations of governing documents.
Can a co-op, condo, or HOA board member be personally liable?
In some cases, yes. Board members may face personal liability for fraud, self-dealing, discrimination, bad faith, or other wrongful conduct.
Get Started Today
If you are dealing with board misconduct, improper fines, common charge disputes, harassment, or failure to act in New York, Contact Us today for a Free Consultation.
Call (800) 517-5240, to speak with our attorneys.