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Jennifer wants to sublet her Upper East Side apartment while she travels abroad for two years. She owns shares in the cooperative corporation and holds a proprietary lease. What approval process must Jennifer follow under New York co-op law?

Correct Answer

B) She must obtain written consent from the cooperative board of directors

New York cooperative bylaws typically require board approval for subletting. The proprietary lease and corporate bylaws generally give the board of directors discretionary authority to approve or deny subletting requests, often with specific criteria and time limits.

Answer Options
A
She may sublet freely without any approval, as she owns the shares outright
B
She must obtain written consent from the cooperative board of directors
C
She only needs to notify the building management company in writing
D
She must get approval from 75% of the other shareholders in the building

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