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New Executive Order Extends the Time Period for the Tenant Safe Harbor Act

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On September 29, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.626, titled Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency. The new executive order … [Read more...] about New Executive Order Extends the Time Period for the Tenant Safe Harbor Act

Regina and the Four-Year Lookback Period

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On April 2,  2020, while New York trial courts were closed, the Court of Appeals of New York ruled on Regina Metropolitan Co., LLC v. the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal … [Read more...] about Regina and the Four-Year Lookback Period

Restaurant Evictions in New York City After COVID-19

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Recently CNBC reported that one in three restaurants in New York City was likely to go out of business as a result of COVID-19. There is no question that COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on both … [Read more...] about Restaurant Evictions in New York City After COVID-19

The Tenant Safe Harbor Act

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On July 1, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed The Tenant Safe Harbor Act. Specifically, the Act addresses forgiveness of rent for the “COVID-19 covered period,” although the Act does not forgive rent … [Read more...] about The Tenant Safe Harbor Act

COVID-19 and the Doctrines of Impossibility and Frustration Of Purpose

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As New York City struggles to adjust to life after the onset of COVID-19, both landlords and tenants are left to put their lives back together again. We don't know whether the way people did business … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and the Doctrines of Impossibility and Frustration Of Purpose

Commercial Guaranty Agreements Affected by COVID-19

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Both New York State and New York City continue to make changes to the law to deal with the impact of COVID-19.  On May 26, 2020, the Administrative Code of the City of New York was amended by Bill … [Read more...] about Commercial Guaranty Agreements Affected by COVID-19

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

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Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, both landlords and tenants in New York City have struggled to know what comes next in terms of the payment of rent. Obviously, the pandemic has caused … [Read more...] about Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Force Majeure Clauses in New York

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Some seldomly used lease/contract defenses are beginning to come up in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. The closing of restaurants, bars, and many other businesses in New York City has been … [Read more...] about Force Majeure Clauses in New York

The End of “Next of Kin” Nonpayments

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One of the more significant changes of the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 that largely passed under the radar is an amendment to RPAPL 711(2). Prior to June 2015, in situations … [Read more...] about The End of “Next of Kin” Nonpayments

Overview: Changes to the Rent Deposit Law

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The Housing Stability and Protection Act of 2019 changed the real estate industry significantly, and building owners are still trying to wrap their heads around all the changes. One significant … [Read more...] about Overview: Changes to the Rent Deposit Law

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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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