Jennifer D. Miller

Member

Client Story

Going the Extra Mile to Monetize Your Real Estate Investments

When Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), owner of 150 major retail outlets and many shopping centers throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, envisioned a condominium model as a way to monetize its real estate investments, the company turned to Cozen O’Connor for help.

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Jennifer represents both sponsor-developers of condominiums (condos) and cooperatives (co-ops), as well as condo, co-op, and community association boards.  Additionally, she has represented owners, investors, borrowers, and lenders in commercial and residential real estate transactions, including leasing, licensing agreements, landlord and tenant matters, acquisitions and dispositions, crisis management, and other dispute and resolution matters relating to real estate.

Jennifer also advises debtors, creditors, and condominium/cooperative clients related to distressed and insolvency situations both in and out of court. In addition, she works with a number of governmental agencies including the New York Attorney General’s Office, the New York Department of Finance, and other agencies that require governmental approvals to address client needs on a broad range of issues such as subdivisions, no-action letters, the formation of new condominiums, and the creation of tax lots.

In addition to practicing law in private practice, Jennifer served as a law clerk to the Honorable Victor Marrero for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Jennifer earned her bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappafrom Tufts University. She earned her law degree, magna cum laude, from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. While in law school, she was the notes editor of Cardozo Law Review, a member of the Order of the Coif, received the Cardozo Dean’s Merit Award, and was a semi-finalist in the Regional ABA Client Competition.

Experience

News

Cozen O'Connor Promotes 29 Attorneys to Member

March 20, 2023

Cozen O'Connor is proud to announce the promotion of 29 attorneys to member.

2 Big COVID Vax Questions for Property Workers: Can They Get Them Now? Should They Be Required?

February 23, 2021

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss whether boards can require employees hired directly by the condo or co-op to get a COVID-19 in order to maintain employment in The Cooperator.

Co-op and Condo Tax Abatement Will Not Be Tied to Prevailing Wage

February 14, 2020

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss Governor Andrew Cuomo’s pocket-veto of a bill that would have required condominium and cooperative boards to pay building employees a prevailing wage or lose a property tax abatement.

Publications

Corporate Transparency Act Update: NY Coops, Condos and HOAs Advised to Comply [Alert]

October 30, 2024

New York cooperatives, condominiums and homeowner associations are advised to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act by January 1, 2025 to avoid penalties.

Good Cause Eviction Law and What Coops and Condos Need to Know [Alert]

July 11, 2024

Leni Cummins discusses a new New York state law restricting evictions that will require landlords, including coops and condos, to include an updated notice in leases starting August 18, 2024.

Corporate Transparency Act—Does It Apply to New York Cooperatives and Condominiums? [Alert]

January 18, 2024

Most cooperatives and some condominiums must now report personal information about their beneficial owners to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act. Jennifer Miller, Steve Katkov, Larry Laubach, Leni Cummins discuss.

New York Sets Maximum Construction Contract Retainage at 5% for Private Projects [Alert]

January 10, 2024

Leni Cummins, Jennifer Miller, Rachel Soloman, and Anthony Riverso discuss the complexities surrounding the recent amendments to Section 756-a and Section 756-c.

Certain Residential Leases Must Now Disclose Flood History and Risk [Alert]

December 01, 2023

Jennifer Miller discusses new New York legislation aimed at increasing transparency regarding the risk of flood damage and availability of insurance.

New Rules Set to Clarify “Good Faith” Efforts to Comply with Local Law 97 [Alert]

October 09, 2023

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss the New York City Department of Buildings' proposed new rules to clarify "good faith efforts."

How Can Coop and Condo Boards Further Restrict Short-Term Rentals? [Alert]

March 02, 2023

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Williams discuss New York City's Local Law 18 that requires owners and/or renters who want to rent out their residential units for less than 30 days to register with the New York City’s Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement.

How Can Boards of Coops and Condos Prevent Fires and Other Injuries Due to Electrical Vehicles and Similar Devices? [Alert]

December 06, 2022

There has been a dramatic increase in fires resulting from lithium-ion batteries and chargers. What preventative measures can coops and condo boards consider?

Preparing Condominium and Cooperative Boards for a Recession

October 31, 2022

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss how the boards of condominiums and cooperatives should prepare for a recession and emphasize the fiduciary duties they owe to their unit owners and shareholders in the New York Law Journal.

Virtual Annual Meetings Now Permissible for Condos in New York State [Alert]

July 27, 2022

An amendment to the Condominium Act authorizes a board of managers of a condominium to allow unit owner meetings to be conducted electronically.

NYSDHR Issues Updates to Reasonable Accommodation Notice Law [Alert]

June 13, 2022

The New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) has issued final regulations for housing providers to comply with New York Executive Law Sec. 170-d.

Tax Abatement Crunch Time: When Must Coops and Condos Pay Their Employees Prevailing Wages? [Alert]

February 04, 2022

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss Section 467-a of the Real Property Tax Law and the prevailing wage affidavit condo and coop boards must submit to qualify for the tax abatement.

Coops now exempt from the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act [Alert]

January 11, 2022

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss legislation Governor Hochul signed to exempt condos and coops from the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act.

New COVID-19 Vaccination Workplace Requirements: How Boards of Cooperatives and Condominiums Comply [Alert]

December 22, 2021

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss New York City's order that all workers in must provide proof to their employers that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by December 27, 2021.

Prevailing Wages for Co-op & Condo Staff Now Required for Tax Abatements [The Cooperator New York]

September 15, 2021

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller authored an article discussing the Senate Bill S6350A signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul that will require condos and cooperatives to pay prevailing wages to service employees in order for their owners/shareholders to receive tax abatements in The Cooperator New York.

FY 2022 Will Herald Prevailing Wage Requirement for Tax Abatements [Alerts]

September 09, 2021

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss Senate bill S6350A signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul on Labor Day.

Amendments to the Reasonable Accommodation Notice Law [Alert]

March 31, 2021

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss New York Senate Bill S867 that requires every housing provider to provide written notice to all tenants and prospective tenants of their rights to request reasonable modifications and accommodations in connection with certain disabilities recognized under New York law.

Should Boards of Cooperatives and Condominiums Implement a Vaccination Policy?

February 09, 2021

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss what boards of coops and condos need to consider when implementing a vaccination policy for their buildings now that vaccines are becoming more available.

Indoor Swimming Pools May Open

October 30, 2020

Leni Cummins and Jen Miller discuss New York City's authorization to reopen indoor pools.

Who Pays for Repairs? Check the Condo Bylaws

September 22, 2020

Leni Morrison Cummins and Jennifer Miller co-authored an article published in Habitat Magazine addressing the circumstances under which a condominium board may be held responsible for the cost of repairs to a unit.

New York City Condos and Coops Given Greenlight to Reopen Gyms & Fitness Centers [Alerts]

September 03, 2020

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss what condo and coop boards need to know before reopening gyms and fitness centers.

Opening Indoor Pools: Divergence Between NYS and NYC

August 21, 2020

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss the conflicting guidance regarding opening indoor pools in New York City.

Private Pools in Condos and Coops Can Reopen [Alert]

July 15, 2020

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller update New York City condo and coop owners and boards with the latest guidance from the Empire State Development Corporation.

Hold Off on Reopening Pools and Gyms in Condos and Coops [Alert]

July 09, 2020

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss the Empire State Development Corporation's guidance for private pools and fitness centers.

Boards Should Prepare Now for a Potential Second Wave of COVID-19

June 05, 2020

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss changes to governing documents condo and coop boards should make that better equip themselves for this new reality.

What is Emergency and Essential Construction Under Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order? [Alert]

March 31, 2020

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss the Department of Building's guidance following Governor Cuomo's order halting all non-essential construction in New York.

Non-Essential Construction Must Cease in New York [Alert]

March 30, 2020

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller review ESD's guidance shutting down all non-essential construction in New York.

Holding Board and Shareholder Meetings Under Social Distancing [Alert]

March 25, 2020

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss why boards should consider postponing meetings or holding meetings virtually.

The New York State SHIELD Act Becomes Effective March 21: Is Your Board in Compliance? [Alert]

March 19, 2020

Leni Cummins discusses what condo and coop owners and managers need to know about the SHIELD Act.

How Boards and Property Managers Should Prepare for COVID-19 in New York [Alert]

March 09, 2020

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller outline how property owners, managers, and boards should prepare themselves for the coronavirus.

Expanded Façade Inspection Requirements [Alert]

March 05, 2020

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss the New York City Department of Buildings expanded the requirements of its Façade Inspection and Safety Program, previously known as Local Law 11.

Cooperative and Condominium Tax Abatement Safe from Prevailing Wage Requirement [Alert]

February 11, 2020

Leni Cummins discusses the governor's pocket veto of Bill S6219/A8082, which proposes requiring New York coops and condos to certify that their service employees are paid a prevailing wage to avail their shareholders and unit owners of the benefits of the state’s Cooperative and Condominium Tax Abatement.

If Your Condo or Coop Utilizes CSC ServiceWorks, Inc., Act Now for Class Action Benefits

February 05, 2020

Leni Cummins discusses the settlement reached with laundry machine provider CSC and who may benefit.

Education

  • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
  • Tufts University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2002
  • New York
  • U.S. District Court -- Southern District of New York