In a hit to landlords in New York, a judge in the Eastern District Court of New York dismissed the claims of landlords challenging a newly implemented rent stabilization law in NY. A prior article on this matter can be found at: NYC Landlords Sue to Overturn Second Year of
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Eviction Moratorium on Commercial & Residential Rents set to continue in New York until 2021
The Big Apple continues to present new opportunities to both new entrepreneurs entering the market and the established players who continue to call New York City home. No one is denying that we are all doing it tough. Commercial tenants have been put through the wringer with mandatory enforced business
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Continue readingTermination of New York Commercial Leases based on Violation of New York Law
New York landlords may terminate a commercial lease agreement based on a tenant utilizing a leased premise for a violation of New York or U.S. Federal Law. A recent NY court holding leads credence to the understanding that even a single violation of law related directly to the illegal use
Continue readingNew York Special Use Doctrine Leads to Special Responsibilities for NY Landlords
Here is some important information for landlords to remember – with special uses come special responsibilities! Last year, a firm attorney in New York argued a matter where our client tripped and fell on a broken concrete pedestrian ramp in front of a two-story mixed-use building, leaving her with a
Continue readingNYC Landlords Sue To Overturn Second Year Of Imposed Rent Stabilization Freeze
New York City landlords want the courts to intervene on the rent freeze on rent stabilized units that takes effect for second straight year. According to the Courthouse News Service, four landlords, Benson Realty LLC, Danielle Realty LLC, Milagros Huertas and Marilyn Percy, and the Rent Stabilization Association, a trade
Continue readingReasons for a New York Landlord to Hire an Real Estate Attorney
If you are a New York landlord that owns or manages one or a few rental properties, then you are unlikely to have a New York lawyer on retainer. To save costs and avoid frustration, landlords should recognize that when these five situations arise, it is time to hire a
Continue readingNew York Commercial Lease Basics: Negotiate a Good Guy Clause For Your New York Start-Up
New York start-up businesses can negotiate a Good Guy Clause into their NY commercial leases to gain flexibility in terminating leases should things go upside down. A New York Good Guy Clause is commonly used in New York City as a personal guaranty within a commercial lease. In exchange for
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New York City Considering Subsidizing Legal Counsel For Low-Income Persons In Housing Court
The New York City Council is considering legislation that would make New York City the first jurisdiction in the nation that would confer the right to counsel in housing court for low-income persons. The bill would guarantee civil legal counsel for low-income tenants in an eviction or foreclosure proceeding, so
Continue readingNY Commercial Lease Agreements Basics: New York Lease Agreements
When negotiating your commercial lease in New York, it is important that you know these type of New York leases that may be offered to your New York business. Leases in New York are not take it or leave it. We work with tenants and landlords and negotiations are possible.
Continue readingWhat Brexit Means For The New York Real Estate Market
With the shocking news breaking that the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union, many New York businesses who transact business internationally, or who cater to an international clientele here at home are left to wonder what Brexit means for them. For the real estate market, the effects
Continue readingNew York May Make Airbnb Short-Term Rentals Illegal: New York Rental Law Updates
New York may pass legislation by the end of the week making it illegal for New Yorkers to list short-term rentals on Airbnb. In a rare show of bipartisan support, a bill to ban Airbnb-style posts for short-term sublets could get floor votes on the floors of the New York
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