NEW YORK CITY—New York City is now in Phase 1 of reopening and easing restrictions after the first wave of COVID-19. For many New Yorkers living in co-ops and condos these restrictions impacted their homes by closing common spaces and placing the burden on board members to enforce building quarantines, according to real estate attorney Leni Morrison Cummins from Cozen O'Connor.
As the city moves towards a gradual reopening, boards should simultaneously plan for a possible second wave of COVID-19, Cummins says, adding that now is the best time for boards to reevaluate their governing documents and adopt amendments and rules that would help if the city faces a second shut down.
We spoke with Cummins—who has experience working with condos, co-ops, and community association boards—about some of the preparations she is advising her clients on and suggesting they focus on.
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