Bronx condo/coop disputes are typically heard in NY Supreme Court, Bronx County, under RPL 339 or RPAPL. NY Attorney Generals Real Estate Finance Bureau oversees sponsor and offering plan compliance. ADR clauses in bylaws may force arbitration.
The NY Attorney General (13 NYCRR Part 20-23) approves condo/coop offering plans and handles sponsor disputes. Owner-vs-board disputes over common-charge assessments, alterations, or discrimination usually proceed as Article 78 petitions (challenging board action) or plenary actions in Supreme Court. RPAPL 881 governs license disputes for access to a neighboring property. Mediation or arbitration is binding where bylaws require it. The Business Judgment Rule limits judicial second-guessing of good-faith board decisions.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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