Condo Board Litigation: How to Handle Legal Disputes with Unit Owners

When disagreements arise between a Condo Board and its unit owners, litigation is likely to result. The well-being of the community depends on how the Board and its unit owners manage the litigation process. 

Litigation is a reality for Condo Boards

Going to court is sometimes avoidable and almost always regrettable. It is nearly a given that a Board and its unit owners will eventually find themselves in legal conflict. Preparation for litigation is not pessimistic. Rather, preparing for these sorts of legal conflicts is the responsibility of a Condo Board. 

Have a plan and legal counsel when a lawsuit is filed

Condo Boards must be prepared to either file suit or defend themselves when a lawsuit is filed. A process must be created and followed when this situation arises. It is possible to wander into litigation. However, it is impossible to exit litigation without achieving any goals. 

It is extremely helpful to already have an attorney ready to go when the need arises. The Knox Law Group knows just how critical this stage of a case can be for a Condo Board. Our team has served many Boards in NYC to great success. We have what it takes to advocate for a Condo Board’s rights to further the interests of the community as a whole. 

Initial objectives of a Condo Board must be determined in advance

The sharing of information in the wake of a lawsuit having been filed is a major consideration that a Condo Board must undertake. Under or oversharing information with unit owners is easy to do with so much going on within a case. Working with an experienced NYC Condo Litigation Lawyer helps you to strike a proper balance in these circumstances. 

Certain types of information, like legal strategies, budgets, litigation planning, and your budget for a lawsuit, may be kept confidential. Some of this will fall under the category of attorney-client communications and is privileged material. 

On the other hand, if information is not confidential or privileged, then a Condo Board should consider making it available to unit owners- including those involved in the lawsuit. The more transparent the Board is with residents, the more likely it is that a settlement will be reached in a case. Sharing information that does not put your case in jeopardy may show unit owners the risks of a lawsuit for everyone involved. 

Contact the Knox Law Group to plan for litigation involving your Condo Board

While involvement in litigation may be inevitable for your Condo Board, it does not need to be something that catches you by surprise. Working with the Knox Law Group helps develop a strategy for handling a litigation matter once it arises. 

No matter if the Board is filing or defending a lawsuit, our team knows how to fight for the interests of a Condo Board. Contact our office today for a free consultation.