Homeowners' Associations in New York, or otherwise known as Common Interest Communities, are regulated by the Attorney General's office and must be set up as non-profit organizations. They are governed by NY Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, the Association's Articles of Declaration, and Bylaws.
Finally, condo owners have the right to take legal action against other condo owners or the condo association itself. When board members or condo owners fail to comply with the condo bylaws, regulations, or state or federal laws, you have a right to bring a lawsuit against them for damages or injunctive relief.
Condo Owner Rights: The Right to Protest When board members fail to meet their fiduciary duties, condo members can remove the board members who are abusing their authority. Condo owners also have the right to protest any regulations that are discriminatory, unfair, or onerous.
Inium is a Latin word that means "Owning property together." That's what it is like when someone buys a condo unit. They have an "interest" in the land beneath the building, but the building's association owns the actual land.
Homeowners associations (HOAs) The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) requires that the sponsor file an offering plan for the homeowners association, and that the sponsor maintain the commitments it made in the offering plan.
The condo Board gets what's called the “right of first refusal.” But does this mean a condo Board can reject anyone without a fair or justified reason? Most definitely not. The Board cannot make any rejection without its presence being noted in the bylaws.
The condo Board gets what's called the “right of first refusal.” But does this mean a condo Board can reject anyone without a fair or justified reason? Most definitely not. The Board cannot make any rejection without its presence being noted in the bylaws.
Homeowners within the community elect a board of directors to oversee the association and enforce the community's CC&Rs (covenants, conditions, and restrictions).