In their Cooperatives and Condominiums column, Eva Talel and Richard Siegler examine the conflicts that often arise in a foreclosure proceeding, as between a condominium association seeking to recoup unpaid common charges, and a unit owner's lender attempting to maximize the amount of and recover its first mortgage of record – all in light of significant recent case law. Eva Talel is a partner at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan and an adjunct professor at New York Law School.