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Succession Rights To An Apartment Co-op City Times / June 8, 2019
Director’s Viewpoint
Daryl Johnson
Some people were evicted from Co-op City because they were not in compliance with the regulations on succession rights from the NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency. So, let’s review these regulations to make sure that we understand how this process works. Moving On Properly Some people thought that they could simply take over an apartment if a shareholder moved out or died. In other cases, some shareholders subleased their apartment to someone that they met online. Then, guess what happened? In several cases, the incoming person did some really bad things in that apartment. For instance, they started acting up when they moved here. Neighbors would smell marijuana smoke coming from their apartment. Then, there may have been disturbances in that apartment. Thereafter, they were evicted after an investigation was conducted. In other cases, family members were living in an apartment with a shareholder. Then, something may have happened with that shareholder. Thereafter, the family members were the only residents living in that apartment. However, they soon found out that they needed advice on how to continue living in that apartment. So, it’s very important to know the Mitchell-Lama regulations regarding succession rights if you live here. These regulations stipulate the conditions that family members of the vacating shareholder must follow to stay in that apartment. So, did the shareholder move out? Did they pass away? If yes, then certain regulations will be used to determine if the remaining family members can stay in that apartment. If you ever review the Mitchell-Lama regulations, you’ll see that the term family member is a very big concept. Therefore, to be exact, these regulations state that a family member is a husband, wife, son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, father, mother, stepfather,
stepmother, brother, sister, nephew, niece, uncle, aunt, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, or daughterin-law of the tenant (in our case, shareholder.) Additionally, the exact wording from their regulations state that the term family member: “also includes any other person residing with the tenant (shareholder) in the apartment as a primary or principal residence, who can prove emotional and financial commitment and interdependence between herself or himself and the tenant.” Furthermore, the regulations state that a family member must have lived in the vacating shareholder’s apartment for two years if they’re under the age of 62 and they don’t have a disability. The regulations also state that the time period is one year if they’re over 62 (senior citizen) and have a disability. Some of these requirements can be satisfied by having a history of the following documents: copies of bank accounts, credit card statements, driver’s licenses, employment records, income affidavits, income tax records, insurance records, motor vehicle registration documents, photos and other proof of going to events together, school registration documents, shared expenses, tax returns, voting records, and other documentation. Our Sales Department is in charge of handling succession applications. So, please call them at 718-3203300 if you have any questions in reference to succession rights. Speed Cameras – Drive Safely A child had just finished school and was simply walking across a street. Then, a car that was allegedly moving at a high rate of speed hit the child and dragged him down one block. Thereafter, the child died and the driver was arrested. Similarly, other children have also been hit by vehicles near their school. Therefore, the governor recently signed a bill that will allow NYC to expand their camera program from 140 locations to 750 locations. Starting July 11, 2019, these cameras will be in effect from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. And, drivers that go above the posted speed limit will get hit with a $50 ticket. Signage will be posted to alert drivers that they’re entering a school zone.
Building 9 Association
Greetings, Building 9 family. It is with heavy hearts that the Building 9 Association Executive Board acknowledges the transition of Ms. Alma Greaves at the graceful age of 93 years old. Miss Alma was a well-known and beloved, feisty fixture in the building and in the community. She and Miss Helen danced with the 60s Plus Swingers group for years. As Helen Blakes shared with me, “Alma was always the last person on the dance floor.” Miss Alma was a strong woman with a strong personality. She lived her life independently and on her own terms. With that in mind, please remember to update your official Riverbay Corporation Emergency Contact information. If Riverbay is forced to breach your door or if some other emergency occurs, Riverbay Management will have the information you provide on file in order to make the proper notification(s). Please contact Ms. Lois English, CSO 1, for more information. Our May building association meeting addressed affordable housing history, Mitchell-Lama law and policies, DHCR and Co-op City rules and regulations. Our 2019 Annual Volunteer Recognition honorees are Jackie Lattie, Shirley McCann, Rosemary Bailey and Linda Holley. We appreciate their volunteer service throughout the year. We thank attendees: Shirley Wells, Janet Yarrell, Wanda Rodriguez, Mary Walker, Eloise Coleman, Helen Blakes, Daisy McCoy, Mary Walker, Mitzi Cleare, Peggy Rembert, Wanda Randall, Evelyn Mavins, Barbara Cloud, Janet 2019 Building 9 Volunteer Corps. Rosario, Shirley McCann, Rosemary Bailey, Gwen Anderson, Neil Offen, Gabriella Concepcion, Karen Blanchette, Jaimie Holley, Mr. Stancil, Luz Garcia and Augusto Bacquero, Rosemarie Masucci, Ellen Wilkins, Shirley Johnson, Marva Jenkins and Lonnie Woods. As always, event photos will be posted on our lobby bulletin boards. Please support our Annual Bake Sale today, Saturday, June 8, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Please stop by the building association room in Building 9B lobby rear to sup-
Bottom line: I want to encourage everyone to please slow down and drive in a lawful manner. Board Election – Vote Properly Riverbay sent out numerous robocalls encouraging our shareholders to vote for board candidates. So, I want to encourage everyone to please vote so that we can close out this election. Additionally, please take out your phone or tablet right now and type in: Coop City Times 4/6/19. Then, please take a few minutes and read the entire article that states: “Board Approves 2-year Budget.” This article contains lots of information about our budget and our upcoming carrying charge increases for July 1, 2019 and for July 1, 2020. Now, just by reading this article, you will learn a lot about our entire budget process for these 2 years. A lot of residents have made a variety of comments about some of the candidates. So, now, it’s your time to make a decision on who should serve on our board. Also, as a suggestion, it might be helpful to talk to residents here and ask them about some of the candidates. What does the community say about your choice of candidates? What have your candidates done for our community? Are they trustworthy? Do you think that they can be bought? Have they ever helped anyone out? Have they ever written a viewpoint that has benefitted anyone? Can you rely on them to vote against resolutions that are not beneficial for our community? Please consider these points and vote in a proper manner. Close You will have to deal with the candidates that you choose for the next three years. Three years!!! So, please make sure that you choose good candidates that will represent the best interests of our community. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.
port us. I saw so many of you last Saturday, June 1, enjoying the Annual Fair on the Section 1 greenway. Our Section 2 Summer Family Fun Day t-shirts have been ordered. Volunteers are needed to help with the activities. Please attend the next volunteer meeting on Monday, June 17, at 7 p.m. in the Building 13 association room. For more information, please see the flyer on our lobby bulletin boards. Please join us on Carver Loop & Casals Place, Saturday, June 22, from noon until 6 p.m. for entertainment, food, games, competitions, music, dancing, face painting, races, etc. “True love is built on free will and free choice, not control and manipulation.” – Ken Poirot —Linda Collins