New York HOA laws
What New York asks of your association
By OurHOA · General reference
New York has no single HOA statute. Homeowners associations run under their recorded declaration and bylaws, and incorporated associations also follow the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (N-PCL).
New York has no comprehensive HOA-specific statute. Associations here are governed mainly by their recorded declaration and bylaws, plus the state's general nonprofit corporation law. The points below come from that corporate law, not an HOA-specific act.
Meetings
Members' meetings
N.Y. N-PCL §603Hold members' meetings as provided by the N-PCL and the association's bylaws.
Records
Books and records; inspection
N.Y. N-PCL §621Members of record may inspect the association's minutes and membership records on written demand.
Source: New York State Senate - Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (nysenate.gov). Use the cited sections to locate the relevant provisions in the official source and confirm the current text and its applicability.
This is general information to help boards get oriented, not legal advice. HOA statutes change and courts interpret them differently case to case. Confirm specifics with your association's attorney before acting.
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