Legal Coordination
Expert coordination with legal counsel on collections, litigation, governance, and compliance matters. We bridge the gap between your board and legal team.
Professional Legal Support
Co-op and condo boards regularly face legal matters—from routine collections to complex litigation. Our legal coordination service ensures these matters are handled efficiently and professionally.
We work closely with your building's attorney to prepare documents, gather evidence, track deadlines, and implement legal strategies. This coordination reduces legal costs and improves outcomes.
Areas We Coordinate:
- Maintenance and common charge arrears collection
- Eviction and holdover proceedings
- Alteration agreement preparation and enforcement
- Sublet and assignment approvals
- Shareholder/owner dispute mediation
- Vendor contract negotiation and review
- Insurance claim coordination
- Bylaw and house rules amendments
Legal Services We Coordinate
Our team has experience coordinating on a wide range of legal matters common to NYC co-ops and condominiums.
Collections & Arrears
Coordinate with counsel on maintenance arrears, payment plans, and collection actions.
Litigation Support
Document preparation, evidence gathering, and coordination for legal proceedings.
Governance Matters
Bylaw amendments, proprietary lease updates, and house rules enforcement.
Contract Review
Vendor contracts, service agreements, and alteration agreements.
Dispute Resolution
Shareholder/unit owner disputes, neighbor conflicts, and mediation coordination.
Compliance Issues
Violation responses, regulatory matters, and agency correspondence.
Our Coordination Process
Issue Identification
We identify legal issues early and document all relevant information.
Attorney Coordination
We work with your chosen counsel or recommend experienced co-op/condo attorneys.
Document Preparation
We prepare and organize all necessary documents and evidence.
Ongoing Management
We track progress, coordinate communications, and implement resolutions.
Collections & Arrears
Unpaid maintenance and common charges can strain a building's finances. We implement systematic collection procedures to minimize arrears:
- Early intervention with payment reminders
- Payment plan negotiation and monitoring
- Timely escalation to legal counsel
- Lien filing coordination
Governance Support
Proper governance protects your board and building. We help ensure compliance with your governing documents and applicable laws:
- Board meeting notice and quorum compliance
- Bylaw and house rules enforcement
- Annual meeting coordination
- Document amendment processes
Important Note
Total Management NYC is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We coordinate with your building's chosen legal counsel to ensure matters are handled efficiently. We can recommend experienced co-op and condo attorneys if your building needs a referral.
Need Legal Coordination Support?
Whether you're dealing with arrears, disputes, or governance matters, we can help coordinate with legal counsel to protect your building's interests.