Collection Remedies Available to Condominium and Homeowners Associations
Stephen M. Lasser, a Partner in Stark & Stark's Condominium and Co-op Practice Group, presented materials to Board Members on the collection remedies available to condominiums and homeowners associations, in conjunction with David J. Byrne, Partner and Co-Chairperson of Stark & Stark's Condominium and Co-op Practice Group, during a seminar hosted by ASSOCIA/River Management. The presentation was held at the Samuel Morse Historic Site, Poughkeepsie, New York on Wednesday, May 6, 2009.
Mr. Lasser focused his presentation on the practical and legal considerations involved with filing liens, commencing lawsuits for money judgments, sheriff and foreclosure sales and collecting rent from tenants residing in non owner occupied units. Mr. Lasser also discussed pending laws, which will affect condominiums and homeowners associations, and how the courts in New York have applied the Business Judgment Rule to condominium and homeowner association boards. Mr. Byrne presented materials related to collections and the impact of various federal and New York on community associations (you can listen to Mr. Byrne's portion of the seminar here).
You can listen to Mr. Lasser's portion of the seminar here.

