Libel vs. Slander: Defamation in Condominiums, Cooperatives and Homeowners Associations.

Charges of defamation frequently arise in the context of condominium, cooperative and homeowners associations when members of an association accuse their directors, officers, management, or other association members of mishandling the association’s funds or other property, or of abusing their powers to mistreat their neighbors. In the heat of association disputes, false statements can cause real damage to others,...

