Andrew Freedland

May 13, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The matter of 'Trump Village Section No. 4 v. Gene Vilensky a/k/a Gene Vilenskiy' is yet another illustrative reminder of the difference between cooperatives and condominiums.

By Deborah Koplovitz and Andrew Freedland

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March 02, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Given the continued dismissal of claims for fraud which fail to meet the clear-cut pleading requirements and the ongoing development of new construction residential properties (albeit at a slightly slower rate than pre-pandemic due to supply-chain and other issues), a historical analysis of the legal standards for certain sponsor defect claims is instructive.

By Deborah Koplovitz and Andrew Freedland

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September 01, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In this Cooperatives and Condominiums column, Deborah Koplovitz and Andrew Freedland discuss a recent federal court decision that may provide a deeper understanding about the extent of the business judgment rule's reach in addressing repair requests.

By Deborah Koplovitz and Andrew Freedland

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June 11, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In their Cooperatives and Condominiums column, Andrew Freedland and Deborah Koplovitz discuss the recent Second Circuit decision 'Francis v. Kings Park Manor', which addressed the question of whether a New York landlord that does not curtail "tenant-on-tenant" harassment could be subject to a claim for housing discrimination under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the New York State Executive Law pursuant to a "deliberate indifference" theory.

By Andrew Freedland and Deborah Koplovitz

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