Venga a discutir qué significa confidencialidad y cómo implementar una política para su cooperativa. También discutimos el código de ética de la Junta.

Join us to discuss tips for maintaining a financially and physically healthy co-op. We discuss preventive maintenance, green measures, energy conservation methods, the importance of reserves and some affordable…

Únase con nosotros para discutir consejos para mantener una cooperativa financiera y físicamente saludable. Discutiremos el mantenimiento preventivo, medidas ecológicas, métodos de conservación de energía, la importancia de las…

Join us to discuss how committees can be formed, “staffed” and run to successfully help the co-op and Board.

This class is useful for co-op residents that work with managers and anyone looking to keep an HDFC running smoothly.

Confidentiality and an ethics standards for a co-op is important for your democracy and harmonious governance.

If your building is run by just a couple people, you can’t get volunteers to run for the board, or shareholders don’t show up to meetings, this class can help.

Join us to discuss tools for taking useful and bylaws-complying minutes.

Learn the responsibilities of the board and officers and who they report to.

Join us to discuss how committees can be formed, staffed and run to successly help the co-op and Board.

Join us as we discuss tips for maintaining a financially and physically healthy and sound cooperative.

Join us to discuss how committees can be formed, “staffed” and run to successfully help the co-op and Board.

Join us to discuss implementing a smooth, non-controversial election. We will review the importance of having proper notice, annual election guidelines, governing tools for boards, and incorporating modern technology…

A well-functioning board is essential to a healthy co-op. Learn what the board and officers are responsible to do and who the board is responsible to.

Confidentiality and an ethics standard for a co-op is important for your democracy and harmonious governance. Come discuss what confidentiality means and how to implement a policy for your…

This class is an overview of different aspects of managing a co-op, from the ownership structure of co-ops to physical upkeep to housing court policy. This class is useful…

Professional property management in a Board-run HDFC requires special skills, both from the manager and the Board. Join us for tips from a property manager on how a Board…

An overview of cooperative governing documents and election procedure basics.

Learn the role of a manager and property management ethics. Tips on how to supervise personnel, budget basics and a checklist of yearly operations and maintenance.

Fair Housing Taking residents to court for nonpayment is a last resort. Come learn how housing court works and your HDFC’s obligations under NYS and NYC fair housing laws.

An overview of the co-op structure and the roles and responsibilities of the Board and Shareholders.

In a co-op, ownership is both collective and individual at the same time. Join us as we give an overview on repair responsibilities as it pertains to individual shareholders…

Understanding confidentiality and setting agreements in a cooperative is important to avoid litigation and run a harmonious co-op. Come learn what confidentiality means and how to create a confidentiality…

A session discussing the best election practices for your HDFC. We will talk about how to have smooth, non-controversial elections, the importance of having a proper meeting notice, annual…

Understanding confidentiality and setting ethics standards on the boad is important to avoid litigation and run a harmonious co-op. Come learn what confidentiality means and how to create a…

Discuss participation in a cooperative and ways to increase resident involvement. Discuss meeting preparation, planning and outreach.

The creation of committees are an important tool at the disposal of the cooperative board. Join us as we discuss what committees are, how to create them and their…

Ask UHAB is our open house where you can get one-on-one advisement from our team of HDFC experts. Come with your questions and stay for as long or short…

Join us as we discuss tips/best practices for maintaining a financially and physically healthy and sound cooperative. We will discuss preventive maintenance, green measures and energy conservation methods; as…

An overview and discussion on cooperative governing documents, as well as election procedure and practices.

An overview and discussion on cooperative governing documents, as well as election procedure and practices.

A discussion and overview on the co-op structure of a cooperative. Also the roles and responsibilities of the Board and Shareholders.

A discussion and overview on the co-op structure of a cooperative. Also the roles and responsibilities of the Board and Shareholders.

Join us to discuss best practices and tips on implementing a smooth, non-controversial election. We will cover the importance of having proper notice, annual election guidelines and governing tools…

An overview and discussion on HDFC vital signs. What makes a healthy co-op? What are the aspects and metrics to look at in making sure your co-op is organizationally…

This session will cover the best election practices for your HDFC. We will talk about how to have smooth, non-controversial elections, the importance of having a proper meeting notice,…

Get tips on how board and shareholders can work together to make cost-effective decisions about your building’s energy.

The goal of this class is to identify ways to fix an HDFC’s stress, no matter what the root causes.

A discussion and overview on the co-op governing legal docs, and steps and best practices during elections.

An overview and discussion on cooperative governing documents, as well as election procedure and practices

This is a sample of the proprietary lease of of an HDFC cooperative. Proprietary leases are part of your cooperative’s governing documents.

A special meeting allows shareholders to remove the current board of directors and elect a new board.

Learn the signs of a healthy, well-functioning HDFC

Sample house rules contain information about quiet hours, garbage disposal, repairs, and more.

This is a sample of the by-laws of of an HDFC cooperative. By-laws are part of your cooperative’s governing documents. Different HDFCs have different by-laws, depending on their year of conversion, amendments, and more.

The management contract outlines duties, responsibilities, and payments of the management company. This is a sample agreement created by UHAB.

This is a sample HDFC co-op repair policy created by UHAB. Your own building may have different procedures in place.

Self-managed HDFCs may find this agreement useful to clarify duties, compensation, and more.

The “Getting to Yes” conflict resolution method can help you solve interpersonal problems in your building.

Help residents get interested and involved in running their building.

Clear, timely, effective, and democratic meetings are key to a healthy cooperative.

Learn the rights and responsibilities of an HDFC shareholder, plus what makes living in an HDFC so special.

Involve residents and strengthen your board by delegating tasks.

Have a manager, or thinking of hiring one? Learn how to make the most of your manager, including hiring and contracting.

Improve regular board meetings, learn the duties and powers of the board of directors, and make a cooperative policy checklist.

Operating a cooperative takes organization and cooperation. This resource is a guide to some of the basic functions fo a co-op.