The deadline for compliance with the new New York City Local Law is upon us. By August 28th, 2018, New York City building owners with more than three (3) class A dwellings are required to comply with … [Read more...] about New York City Smoking Notice Law — Comply by August 28, 2018
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NYC Expands Definition of Landlord Harassment
New York City's Housing Maintenance Code has always had a broad definition of owner harassment. That definition includes repeated acts or admissions that substantially interfere or disturb the comfort … [Read more...] about NYC Expands Definition of Landlord Harassment
Are the Legal Rents in Your Building Lawful?
Whether you’ve just gone through the due diligence process following the purchase of a building, or have been a building owner for years, I always suggest extensively reviewing a building’s legal rent … [Read more...] about Are the Legal Rents in Your Building Lawful?
What’s a Rent Deposit Order?
An RPAPL §745(2) Order, commonly called a rent deposit order, is an order from the Housing Court in a summary proceeding which orders the tenant or occupant to pay rent or use and occupancy. The law … [Read more...] about What’s a Rent Deposit Order?
Entering into a Joint Will in New York
Joint wills are valid in New York. That said, are they the best estate planning tool for a couple to utilize? Ultimately that decision is the couple's decision to make. One problem with a joint … [Read more...] about Entering into a Joint Will in New York
Legal Possession of an Apartment Sealed by the NYPD After the Death of the Tenant
Many landlords in New York have found themselves in a predicament when a tenant dies in an apartment and the New York City Police Department have sealed the apartment. If a landlord’s agent asks the … [Read more...] about Legal Possession of an Apartment Sealed by the NYPD After the Death of the Tenant