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View the complete New York guide →Which New York Laws Govern Your HOA?
New York has no single HOA statute: condos run on the Condominium Act (RPL Art. 9-B), co-ops on the Business Corporation Law and a proprietary lease, and HOAs on the declaration plus the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.
June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Rules & EnforcementNYWhen Is a New York HOA Rule Unenforceable?
New York reviews HOA and condo rules under the business judgment rule from Levandusky — a rule is vulnerable if the board exceeded its authority, acted in bad faith, or enforced it selectively.
June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Records & TransparencyNYGetting Your New York HOA's Records
New York HOA records access runs through the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (§ 621) for HOAs and RPL § 339-w for condos — covering minutes, the member list, and financial statements.
June 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Fines & PenaltiesNYChallenging an HOA Fine in New York
New York has no statute requiring a hearing before an HOA or condo fine — the authority comes from the declaration, and the fine is reviewed under the business judgment rule from Levandusky.
June 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Liens & ForeclosureNYCan a New York HOA Foreclose Over Dues?
A New York condo's common-charge lien (RPL § 339-z) is subordinate to the first mortgage and foreclosable like a mortgage (§ 339-aa); a non-condo HOA's lien rights depend on its declaration.
June 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Meetings & GovernanceNYAttending HOA Meetings in New York
New York HOA meeting rights come from the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (§ 605 requires 10–50 days' notice) and the bylaws, since the state has no dedicated HOA meetings statute.
June 2, 2026 · 2 min read