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The Risks and Rewards of Having a Lawyer on Your Board
May 5, 2026
11m 37s
The Legal Playbook to Use Against Your Worst Neighbor
Apr 28, 2026
23m 27s
Are You Protecting Your Building — or Setting It Up for a Lawsuit?
Apr 20, 2026
12m 55s
How 100 Sponsor Units Sold Across 28 Buildings in One Day
Mar 30, 2026
16m 30s
The Smart Way for Condo Boards to Handle Anonymous Buyers
Mar 23, 2026
15m 43s
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| 5/5/26 | The Risks and Rewards of Having a Lawyer on Your Board | Send us Fan Mail If your board has an attorney serving as a director — or if you're that attorney — this episode is essential. Stewart Wurtzel, member at Tane, Waterman & Wurtzel, walks through the real conflicts that arise when legal expertise meets board duty. He explains why letting your board's attorney review contracts instead of hiring outside counsel can leave everyone dangerously uninsured, how to voice a legal opinion without it becoming legal advice, and why diplomacy is everyth... | 11m 37s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | The Legal Playbook to Use Against Your Worst Neighbor | Send us Fan Mail What happens when a neighbor decides the person living below her is the enemy? In this episode, Emanuela Lupu, partner at Smith Buss and Jacobs, speaks about a case that unfolded over years — one involving hallway confrontations, elevator ambushes, and a dog weaponized on the sidewalk. It's a story that reveals just how much a board needs to get right long before a lawyer ever gets involved, and how one early misstep can force everyone to keep living with the problem longer t... | 23m 27s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | Are You Protecting Your Building — or Setting It Up for a Lawsuit? | Send us Fan Mail Being a co-op board member comes with real legal responsibility — and most people don't realize that until it's too late. In this episode, attorney Ben Flavin, partner at Braverman Greenspun, breaks down the two fiduciary duties every board member is legally bound by: the duty of care and the duty of loyalty. Ben walks through exactly what diligence looks like when hiring contractors, why rejecting a sale based on price can land your board in court, and how conflicts of inter... | 12m 55s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | How 100 Sponsor Units Sold Across 28 Buildings in One Day | Send us Fan Mail When a group of real estate investors decided to purchase a hundred sponsor-owned apartments spread across 28 different co-op and condo buildings — and close the entire deal in a single day — the legal challenges were unlike anything a typical real estate transaction demands. Andrew Freedland, partner at Herrick Feinstein, was the attorney who made it happen, and the lessons from that deal extend far beyond one extraordinary closing. In this episode, Freedland unpacks how lar... | 16m 30s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | The Smart Way for Condo Boards to Handle Anonymous Buyers | Send us Fan Mail Somewhere in New York City, a condo board found itself staring down a problem with no easy solution — an owner they knew almost nothing about, hiding behind an LLC, and a situation that was quickly becoming every board's nightmare. Leni Cummins, partner at Cozen O'Connor, walks through exactly how that kind of scenario unfolds, and more importantly, what boards can do before they ever find themselves in the same position. The conversation traces the issue from the moment an a... | 15m 43s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | The Commercial Tenant No One Saw Coming | Send us Fan Mail When a licensed cannabis dispensary tried to set up shop inside a primarily residential Manhattan condominium, the board found itself in an uncomfortable position: their bylaws, drafted decades earlier, simply hadn't anticipated this moment. The commercial unit owner had rights. The tenant had a potential license. And the board had far less leverage than they expected. In this episode, Jennifer Miller, managing partner at J. Miller Law, talks about how this dispute unfolded a... | 14m 35s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | When Shareholders Push Back Against the Board | Send us Fan Mail When co-op and condo boards refuse to hold annual elections, shareholders aren't as powerless as they might think. Thomas Smith, partner at Smith Buss & Jacobs, walks through the legal and political strategies that organized residents use to force boards out of power, from Sunday night meetings in laundry rooms to a little-known provision in the Business Corporation Law that doesn't even require a quorum. You'll discover why lawyers require shareholders to put money on th... | 19m 31s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | Why Your Building's 1969 Bylaws Could Sink Your Board | Send us Fan Mail Most co-op and condo boards are operating with bylaws that haven't been touched since the Nixon administration. Dean Roberts, senior partner at Norris McLaughlin, reveals how outdated bylaws create real legal vulnerabilities for boards, from impossible quorum requirements that can lead to an entire board being ousted, to missing provisions for dealing with disruptive directors. In this episode, Roberts explains why many buildings are particularly vulnerable right now, what wa... | 16m 28s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | The Proprietary Lease Amendment That Backfired Spectacularly | Send us Fan Mail The Dakota, a historic co-op on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, won their case — spending $2.4 million in legal fees defending themselves against a shareholder’s charge of discrimination. And then the court said they couldn’t collect a dime in legal fees. William McCracken, partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff, walks through this head-spinning case, explaining how a seemingly minor amendment to the building's proprietary lease unraveled everything. McCracken reveals which buildi... | 18m 24s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | Why Your Next Contract Could Cost You Thousands | Send us Fan Mail Co-op and condo boards often move too quickly when hiring contractors, which can lead to problems later on. Contractor-written proposals can lack board protections like indemnification and the ability to recover attorney's fees. Signing these inadequate contracts can leave a board trapped with a contractor doing subpar work — or just not showing up. In this episode, J. David Eldridge, partner at Taylor Eldridge & Endres, walks through how this can happen, and what it coul... | 11m 00s | ||||||
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| 12/1/25 | Why Timing Means Everything in Condo Foreclosure | Send us Fan Mail A condo board let an arrears situation drag on for years, convinced they had no chance of recovering delinquent common charges against an owner with massive tax and mortgage debts. They were wrong. Eric Goldberg, partner at Kahn & Goldberg, reveals how a stroke of luck involving a 60-day window between the board and the IRS filing liens completely changed their outcome. Goldberg shares the details. Condo foreclosures are high-stakes — and timing can mean the difference be... | 16m 23s | ||||||
| 11/17/25 | How Your Neighbor Might Hold Your Renovation Hostage | Send us Fan Mail When buildings need to place scaffolding on a neighbor's roof or temporarily close off a courtyard, some owners see dollar signs, while others face project-killing delays. As a result, the space between New York City buildings has become a surprisingly lucrative battleground. Dani Schwartz, partner at Offit Kurman, explains why neighboring access disputes have exploded over the past 15 years, and reveals the high-stakes negotiations happening right above your head. Schwartz w... | 20m 47s | ||||||
| 11/3/25 | Why the Storefront Isn’t So Simple | Send us Fan Mail That dry cleaner or restaurant on your building's ground floor might seem like a simple revenue stream, but the dynamics behind managing commercial tenants are surprisingly complex. Christopher Tumulty, partner at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, explains the different challenges commercial tenants bring depending whether they are in a co-op or condo, and what board directors should understand about their power in each circumstance. For co-ops, in particular, boards need to be ... | 16m 36s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 | When Water Damage Goes Wrong | Send us Fan Mail A $30,000 water leak becomes a $300,000 nightmare — all because a board waited too long to act. Ian Brandt, partner at Davidoff Hutcher & Citron, exposes the surprising traps that leave buildings with massive repair bills when disaster strikes. He reveals why insurance companies are denying claims that used to be automatic approvals, including one jaw-dropping case involving nothing more than an overflowing sink. Brandt shares real cases where boards made costly mistakes ... | 16m 05s | ||||||
| 10/20/25 | From Empty Storefront to Steady Income | Send us Fan Mail When a co-op or condo loses a commercial tenant, a cash crunch often follows. Finding a new tenant is just the beginning — the real challenge is structuring a lease that protects the building’s finances and residents. Mark Axinn, partner at Phillips Nizer, explains how to think like a professional landlord while recognizing your unique constraints. Key elements are managing rent concessions, handling broker commissions, and funding upfront renovation costs when building reser... | 18m 17s | ||||||
| 10/13/25 | Why Your Building's Insurance Costs Keep Skyrocketing | Send us Fan Mail No building is ever really prepared for a contractor accident, but you can be proactive about keeping your building protected. Howard Schechter, partner at Fox Rothschild, breaks down the critical concept of risk transfer and why it could save your co-op or condo from devastating financial losses. Learn why New York's unique Scaffold Law has made insurance premiums skyrocket and discover the surprising gap between what boards think they have and what they actually need. From ... | 24m 17s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | Document Requests Are Rising and Your Board Needs a Plan | Send us Fan Mail Every board dreads that moment when a shareholder demands to see corporate documents, contracts, or financial records. But ignoring the request isn't an option. Evan Gitter, partner at Cohen Warren Meyer & Gitter, breaks down the shifting landscape of transparency laws and reveals why boards without proper procedures are setting themselves up for trouble. From repeat requesters with hidden agendas, to legitimate residents seeking information, Gitter explains how smart boa... | 14m 15s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | Why Your Alteration Rules Might Land You in Court | Send us Fan Mail When board members think they have unlimited power, they run the risk of going too far when handling unit owner alterations. Carol Sigmond, partner at GreenspoonMarder, shares eye-opening stories from her legal practice, including one particularly puzzling case involving dangerously hot walls and a board's baffling response that turned a straightforward renovation into months of conflict. Sigmond discusses the fine line between reasonable oversight and overreach, plus reveals... | 15m 44s | ||||||
| 9/8/25 | Board Members' Worst Nightmare: When Bad Faith Ruins Everything | Send us Fan Mail The Business Judgement Rule protects a lot of board decisions, but when your actions are ruled “in bad faith,” everything changes. Steven Sladkus, partner at Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg and Atlas, unpacks a shocking case where board members faced personal liability after a judge found they acted in bad faith. What started as a commercial unit alteration dispute spiraled into a nightmare scenario where the board became "defenseless" in court, despite following professiona... | 17m 17s | ||||||
| 8/26/25 | The Ladder Approach to Resolving Apartment Smoking Disputes | Send us Fan Mail Smoking disputes have exploded since the pandemic, and they're turning neighbors into enemies faster than ever. In this episode, Peter Massa, partner at the law firm Fox Rothschild, reveals why boards that ignore these complaints face serious legal liability. He shares his proven "ladder approach" for resolving conflicts before they escalate into costly lawsuits. You'll discover practical strategies for investigating complaints, working with uncooperative residents, and imple... | 13m 07s | ||||||
| 8/11/25 | How One Late Payment Can Sink Your Building's Budget | Send us Fan Mail Every board will have to deal with residents in arrears at some point. But in this conversation, Marc Schneider, managing partner and CEO at the law firm Schneider Buchel, reveals why waiting even 45 days to pursue collections can devastate your building's finances. Schneider explains how communities with 20% arrears can still survive, the legal loopholes that give co-ops massive advantages over condos, and why your governing documents might be costing you thousands in uncoll... | 16m 48s | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | Navigate Co-op Ownership Transfers Without Legal Drama | Send us Fan Mail It’s too easy for the complex world of co-op ownership transfers to become a costly headache. Attorney Aaron Shmulewitz, partner at the law firm, Belkin Burden and Goldman, breaks down the three main types of co-op ownership and explains why shareholders increasingly want to transfer apartments into trusts and LLCs for estate planning benefits. In this interview, you'll discover how to handle messy divorce situations where spouses try to lock each other out, when building sta... | 14m 01s | ||||||
| 6/9/25 | Don't Let Your Next Construction Project Bankrupt Your Building | Send us Fan Mail If you're facing a major renovation, some crucial information could save you thousands of dollars and months of headaches. Attorney Lisa Radetsky, partner at the law firm Phillips Nizer, reveals why standard construction contracts are stacked against building owners, and how New York's recent retainage law changes have made protecting your building even trickier. Learn the hidden pitfalls of change orders that always increase costs, never decrease them, and learn why facade p... | 17m 40s | ||||||
| 5/26/25 | How to Collect Overdue Maintenance Without Going to Court | Send us Fan Mail If you’re struggling with unit owners who aren't paying maintenance or common charges, you're not alone. Attorney Maria Beltrani, partner at Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg and Atlas, reveals game-changing pre-litigation strategies that can get you paid faster — and for less than going to court. Discover how to legally redirect subtenant rent payments directly to your board, which can clear arrears in just months. Learn how to file liens and send copies to delinquent owners,... | 21m 56s | ||||||
| 5/19/25 | Protecting Your Building from Renovation Nightmares | Send us Fan Mail You might not expect it, but your alteration agreement might be setting your building up for years of headaches and potential lawsuits. In this episode, Ingrid Manevitz, a partner in the law firm Seyfarth Shaw, reveals how paperwork oversights can turn routine apartment renovations into costly legal nightmares that drag on indefinitely. She explains the three most dangerous pitfalls that blindside even experienced boards: a never-ending renovation that lasts years because of ... | 12m 39s | ||||||
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