Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

Board of Directors House Rules

The Board of Directors in my building has formulated 34 House Rules. For example, co-op owners must have a �minimum amount of $1,000,000� in insurance (even though I have a studio apartment in a not-upscale building). Failure to comply with each rule will result in a fine of $750 each month. Since the co-op owners never voted on rules, are the seven board members overstepping their authority and, more importantly, are their requests/demands legal?


Asked on 7/01/09, 8:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: Board of Directors House Rules

You would have to read the bylaws to determine whether the board has the authority to pass the 34 house rules.

Generally, a cooperative board has a lot of authority to make a decision concerning the building. If you do not like the decision, your option would be to campaign against the board member when it comes time for re-election.

Mike.

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Answered on 7/02/09, 8:29 am


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