NY Landlord-Tenant Law

NY’s Rent Stabilization Law Deemed Constitutional in Eastern District Court of New York

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...

Termination 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...

New 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...

Reasons 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...

New 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...

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...