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Plenary Actions for Rent or Use and Occupancy

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Since the start of COVID-19, court closures, and various eviction moratoriums in both residential and commercial eviction proceedings, a recent trend has developed: commencement of a plenary action … [Read more...] about Plenary Actions for Rent or Use and Occupancy

Disabled Tenant Rights to Request an Interior Housing Modification

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On December 2, 2020, Chapter 311 of the Laws of 2020 was signed into law. The new law requires housing providers who are covered under Human Rights Law Section 296.2-b and Section 296.18-a, to provide … [Read more...] about Disabled Tenant Rights to Request an Interior Housing Modification

COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Business Act of 2021

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In January 2021, Governor Andrew F. Cuomo announced a proposal to bolster protections for commercial tenants in New York. The Governor, at that time, announced that he would be proposing legislation … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Business Act of 2021

The Heating Season in New York City

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The continued pervasive effect of COVID-19, including moratoriums affected by COVID-19, have not affected a landlord's obligation to comply with the Housing Maintenance Code in New York City, … [Read more...] about The Heating Season in New York City

Nuisance Cases Under the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020

Prior to the new year, New York State enacted the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020, which aims to prevent most evictions from proceeding through most of the first … [Read more...] about Nuisance Cases Under the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020

COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020

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Just before the new year, on December 28, 2020, the New York State Legislature passed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020. The Act is a new measure that stays … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020

Recent Development in New York City’s Personal Guarantee Amendments

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Just before Thanksgiving, a series of decisions were issued relevant to guarantors of commercial leases in New York City, and the landlords who seek to enforce those guarantee agreements. In May … [Read more...] about Recent Development in New York City’s Personal Guarantee Amendments

New Executive Order Extends Time to Answer

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While the country was glued to their televisions watching election map coverage, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a new executive order which affected the way courts are operating in New York during the … [Read more...] about New Executive Order Extends Time to Answer

Commercial Eviction Moratorium Extended

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The New York State moratorium on the Commercial Eviction Summary Proceedings was set to expire on October 20th, 2020. However, on that day, Governor Andrew Cuomo executed a new executive order … [Read more...] about Commercial Eviction Moratorium Extended

The Right to Legal Fees in Landlord/Tenant Disputes

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In most residential and commercial leases in New York, there is an Attorneys' Fees Clause included. A question that is often asked is, "Is that lease provision enforceable?" New York follows the … [Read more...] about The Right to Legal Fees in Landlord/Tenant Disputes

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Plenary Actions for Rent or Use and Occupancy

Since the start of COVID-19, court closures, and various eviction moratoriums in both residential … [Read More...] about Plenary Actions for Rent or Use and Occupancy

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