| Problem |
Solution |
| Want to give peace a chance and try to resolve disputes with fellow owners or the board at relatively low cost? |
The NYC Bar Association offers co-op and condo mediation services. |
| Are you a renter who wants to try to mediate disagreements with your landlord? |
A list of free Community Mediation Centers can be found at NYC Rent Guidelines Board. |
| Have things gone beyond mediation to litigation: Is the board suing you for nonpayment or holding over? Or do you want to sue to force repairs or cure housing violations? |
Housing Court has a special part for condos and condominiums, though its jurisdiction over condos is limited because no landlord-tenant relationship exists between unit owners and the board. |
| Are there broader issues in dispute – board use or misuse of power, election irregularities, a disagreement over a contract? |
NYS Supreme Court is likely where the battle will be fought, and it could cost real time and money. |
| Are you seeking reimbursement from the board for repairs you say it was responsible for? |
Small Claims Court handles claims for monetary damages up to $5,000, and you don’t need a lawyer. |
