Monthly Archives: December 2012

Updated kitchen, lots of light, close to subway. Perfect! Let’s buy it. And the maintenance is so low, what could be better? Turns out, a lot. How about a multi-million dollar litigation against the coop for which there is no insurance that could bankrupt the corporation if the plaintiff prevails? Let’s run through the basics …

Most people who do an apartment renovation will tell you one thing when they are done: they’ll never do it again. But renovations can be successful, and the increase in market value can far outweigh the costs. So before beginning, here is a lawyer’s guide on the pitfalls that I have seen many clients make. …