Partner Eric D. Sherman, a member of Pryor Cashman's Real Estate Litigation Group, has been called upon frequently by The New York Times to answer questions posed by readers of its "Ask Real Estate" column, both in print and online. 

On May 28, 2016, Sherman answered a question about transferring ownership rights in a co-op from a parent co-owner to another co-owner's spouse.  To read his response, please click here.

Sherman's previous contributions to "Ask Real Estate" can be viewed below:

• How co-op owners can verify what holiday bonuses were distributed to building staff by the board (December 6, 2015)
• Steps to take when a co-op is inherited and how to deal with co-op board issues that may arise (July 4, 2015)
• Buying a co-op while living in a rent-stabilized apartment (May 16, 2015)
• A landlord’s rights in a dispute with a tenant who is unable to pay the rent and refuses to vacate (January 23, 2014)
• Whether the co-op or the owner is responsible for the costs of replacing windows (October 24, 2013)
• The rights of a co-op owner who is dealing with a shareholder's leaking air conditioner (July 19, 2013)
• Whether a condominium sponsor could sell to an individual unit owner a portion of space that was designated as a common element (January 25, 2013)
• Concerning refinancing a condo mortgage (November 2, 2012)
• Whether a co-op board or its shareholder was responsible for leak repairs (March 22, 2012)
• A shareholder’s ability to stop a co-op board from performing unnecessary renovations (November 3, 2011)
• Whether a co-op board can reject a buyer without reason (July 7, 2011)
• How long a co-op’s documents, such as bank statements, must be maintained (November 28, 2010)
• Whether co-op or condo board members ever get paid for their services (May 23, 2010)
• Reverse mortgages for co-op owners (November 29, 2009)
• Rent stabilization (August 3, 2008)
• Whether a co-op would have to amend its proprietary lease in order to impose a fee when shareholders rent out their apartments (August 12, 2007 )
• The rules that apply when renting bicycle spaces (May 13, 2007)