Cooperative & Condominium Board Representation

Levy Goldenberg LLP represents cooperative and condominium boards throughout New York & New Jersey. With extensive experience in complex litigation and dispute resolution, our attorneys counsel boards on a wide range of disputes, claims, and other matters affecting their interests, such as claims for breach of fiduciary duty, alleged violations or breaches of proprietary leases, declarations, by-laws, and house rules, claims of discrimination or retaliation, challenges to board decisions, and disputes concerning shareholder or unit-owner conduct.

Our attorneys have the experience and practical judgment to represent boards in disputes involving shareholders, unit owners, board members, and other parties, with a focus on protecting our clients’ rights while pursuing efficient, effective resolutions.

Our services include:

What Types of Co-op and Condo Litigation Do We Handle?

When a board or its members are sued—or when litigation becomes necessary to protect the cooperative or condominium interests—our experienced litigators are prepared to step in promptly. We assess the circumstances, recommend an appropriate course of action, and vigorously represent our clients throughout the litigation process.

  • Breach of fiduciary duty claims
  • Proprietary lease disputes
  • By-law, declaration, and house rule disputes
  • Challenges to board decisions
  • Shareholder and unit-owner disputes
  • Claims involving discrimination or retaliation

Can Co-op and Condo Disputes Be Resolved Without Litigation?

Yes. Not every co-op or condo dispute needs to proceed through litigation. Our attorneys counsel boards in disputes involving shareholders, unit owners, board members, and other interested parties. When appropriate, we assist with mediation and negotiated resolutions designed to de-escalate conflicts, protect the board’s interests, and resolve disputes in a practical and cost-effective manner.

FAQs

Can a co-op or condo board be sued in New York?
Yes. Cooperative and condominium boards may face lawsuits involving board decisions, fiduciary duties, governing documents, shareholder or unit-owner conduct, discrimination claims, and other disputes affecting the property or its residents.

Can a shareholder challenge a co-op board’s decision?
A shareholder may challenge a board decision under certain circumstances. Whether a challenge is viable depends on the nature of the decision, the governing documents, and the facts surrounding the board’s actions.

What documents are important in a co-op or condo dispute?
Important documents may include proprietary leases, declarations, by-laws, house rules, board records, correspondence, and other materials governing the rights and responsibilities of the board, shareholders, or unit owners.