Co-op, Condominium & HOA Law

Becker & Poliakoff is most well known for its reputation in the area of Co-op, Condo and HOA Law. The firm has been a pioneer and industry leader in this field for over thirty-five (35) years.

The attorneys in this practice group cover the entire spectrum of legal counseling of condominium, cooperative, and homeowners associations. Each attorney plays an integral part of their client's professional team assisting the Board and management prepare for and conduct meetings; answering questions about documents and the pertinent law; enforcing the covenants and restrictions and; drafting and negotiating contracts for provision of services.

Each client is assigned an attorney in the practice group who is primarily responsible for providing legal counseling to the officers and directors, as well as the property manager, on the operation of the Association. The Association's attorney also serves as a liaison between the client and other attorneys in the Firm to ensure that all the association's legal needs are being met by attorneys who practices exclusively in those specialized areas.

Among the types of services routinely provided to clients are the following:

• Legal counsel in the application of state and local law and court rulings and administrative decisions impacting on the operation of Co-ops, Condominiums and HOA's.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Preparation and review of by-laws, proprietary leases, house rules, alteration agreements, sublet agreements Etc.
• General legal and business advice regarding day to day matters.
• Preparation and negotiation of service contracts, employment contracts and commercial leases.
• Collection of outstanding maintenance, common charges, and assessments.
• Resolution of disputes among unit owners.
• Assistance with procuring commercial loans; negotiation of loan documents for secured and unsecured loans.
• Assisting the Board of Directors on fiscal matters, such as budgeting, levying assessments, and establishing reserves.
• Addressing maintenance and repair issues and distinguishing between those projects which require Board approval and those which require unit owner approval.
• Assisting in planning and developing contracts for construction projects and complying with construction lien laws.

For further information, please contact:
J. David Ramsey
dramsey@becker-poliakoff.com

Jennifer A. Loheac
jloheac@becker-poliakoff.com