The person creating the condominium is known as the “declarant,” but is more commonly referred to as the “developer.” The developer can record a Master Deed before, during, or after the actual construction of the building, and the developer does not actually convey any property through the recording. Typically, the by-laws of the Declaration of Trust authorize the developer to appoint the initial trustees, allowing the developer to control the operation and management of the condominium during the developmental phases. These by-laws will also generally regulate the transition from a developer-controlled association to a unit-owner controlled association.
Successful Summary Process Eviction and Recovery of Possession Following Housing Court Litigation
Goldman & Pease, LLC recently secured possession of a residential unit on behalf of a landlord client after extensive eviction litigation in the Eastern Court. The matter arose after the tenant obtained the tenancy through material misrepresentations on her