Suffolk County HOA/condo covenants are enforced via the recorded declaration. Boards may impose fines if bylaws authorize, record liens for unpaid fines, and seek injunctions. Owners have reciprocal right to sue for lax enforcement. Business judgment rule governs.
NY enforcement hierarchy: (1) written warning/notice of violation; (2) opportunity to cure per bylaws (typically 10-30 days); (3) fine if bylaws authorize (common charges may include fines under RPL sec. 339-j); (4) lien and foreclosure for unpaid charges; (5) NY Supreme Court action for injunctive relief. Selective enforcement is a defense - board must enforce uniformly. NY courts recognize the equitable defenses of laches, waiver, and estoppel. Statute of limitations: 6 years for contract claims (CPLR 213), 10 years for enforcement of covenants (RPAPL 2001). Flag display, political signs near elections, solar panels, and antennas have statutory protections limiting enforcement.
Violating covenants: warning, fines typically 25-250 dollars per violation per day, liens for unpaid amounts, injunctive relief. Selective enforcement by board: estoppel defense, counterclaim.
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