5 rules for unincorporated Queens County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Most Queens multi-unit buildings are condos (NY RPL Article 9-B) or co-ops (NY BCL Article 4), not traditional HOAs. Each has its own board procedures, annual meetings, and records inspection rights.
Queens condo and co-op boards review alterations through alteration agreements tied to bylaws and the proprietary lease. Written board approval plus DOB permits are typically required before any unit work.
Queens condo common charges and co-op maintenance are set by the board annually. Unpaid condo charges become liens under NY RPL 339-z; unpaid co-op maintenance can lead to eviction and share cancellation.
Queens condo and co-op disputes start with the managing agent and board, then go to NY Supreme Court Queens County or arbitration if required. The business judgment rule gives boards significant deference.
Queens condo declarations and co-op proprietary leases act like CC&Rs. Enforcement uses house rule fines, injunctions, and for co-ops, Pullman proceedings. Boards must apply rules uniformly.
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