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July 25, 2009

Is a tenant/porter an employee?

Hi,
I am on the board of a small 8 unit coop. One of the shareholders has agreed to remove garbage and clean the common areas in exchange for a $400 discount to his monthly maintenance fee. We have been told that this constitutes an employer/employee relationship the implication of which is added overhead (worker's compensation insurance, disability insurance, taxes etc.) The shareholder/porter also ends up having to pay taxes on his discount. It seems to me that this approach is an overkill. I would appreciate any thoughts from members of the forum. Thanks.

Posted in Forum by FGreene at 11:16 PM | Comments (9)
Categories: Maintenance

March 14, 2009

JLP Metro Management?

Hi,

We are a small new coop (8 units) in Fort Greene and are seeking a management company to perform the basics: collect maintenance, pay bills, keep the books and manage repair work. One of the shareholders has already taken on the duties of porter (for a fee).

Does anyone have any experience with JLP Metro Management (Anton Popovic)?

I have read good things about Goldin, BPC and Crosstown Management on the forum. Any additional feedback about these companies?

How much should we expect to pay for the services listed above?

Thanks!

Posted in Forum by FGreene at 7:55 AM | Comments (5)
Categories: Management

Author's Comments

Denton, actually we don't have D&o policy and I will look into it. I get the distinction you pointed out. It's unfortunate so much time and money has to go into liability management in a small 8 unit coop (general insurance, umbrella insurance, worker's comp. disability insurance, D&O policy..).

Posted by: FGreene at July 28, 2009 12:14 AM in response to Is a tenant/porter an employee?

Thanks folks. According to these criteria he should be considered an employee but so would a babysitter, dog walker, gardener, board member, pool cleaner etc...

Posted by: FGreene at July 27, 2009 3:22 PM in response to Is a tenant/porter an employee?

Thank you 221HDFC. Your feedback is very helpful! We are also a HDFC.

Posted by: FGreene at March 18, 2009 12:47 AM in response to JLP Metro Management?

Responses to Author's Forum Comments

FG, pls see my post at 6:31. You appear not to have read it. All of the examples you give offer their services to other clients, therefore they would not be considered employees.

Board members are different, and they would not be employees since they are unpaid. Also they are covered by your D&O policy, You do have one, right?

Posted by: denton at July 27, 2009 9:15 PM in response to Is a tenant/porter an employee?

Denton, actually we don't have D&o policy and I will look into it. I get the distinction you pointed out. It's unfortunate so much time and money has to go into liability management in a small 8 unit coop (general insurance, umbrella insurance, worker's comp. disability insurance, D&O policy..).

Posted by: FGreene at July 28, 2009 12:14 AM in response to Is a tenant/porter an employee?

He will be consider an employee. You may want to obtain Workers Comp and Disability ins asap. you may obtain a quote from www.NYSIF.com. let me know if you need any help on this website. Let me know if you have any Q regarding other policies as I might offer you a quote with State Farm. zofia@johngarfinkel.com

Posted by: zm at July 28, 2009 11:12 AM in response to Is a tenant/porter an employee?