Showing ordinances that apply to Merrick, NY
Merrick is an unincorporated community (population 22,040) in Nassau County, New York. Because Merrick is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Nassau County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The board procedures rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Nassau County HOAs are governed by the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law and declaration of covenants. Condominiums follow NY Real Property Law Article 9-B (§339-B). Boards must hold annual meetings and keep minutes available to owners.
NY Real Property Law §339-B governs condominium boards including declaration filing, unit ownership percentages, and voting. HOAs organized as not-for-profit corporations follow N-PCL for meetings, quorum, and notice (typically 10-60 days notice for meetings). Board elections, budget adoption, and major decisions require documented procedures. Records must be available to members on request per N-PCL §621.
Failure to hold annual meeting or maintain records: owners may sue for injunctive relief and access. Board members may face personal liability for breach of fiduciary duty.
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