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Building Owners: The Dangers of Permitting Short-Term Rentals

Building Owners: The Dangers of Permitting Short-Term Rentals by Jordi Fernandez

Building owners in New York City need to be diligent in preventing their properties from being used for short-term leasing by tenants (e.g., the use of Airbnb). Even when leases don't … [Read more...] about Building Owners: The Dangers of Permitting Short-Term Rentals

New York City Smoking Notice Law — Comply by August 28, 2018

New York City Smoking Notice Law — Comply by August 28, 2018 by Jordi Fernandez

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

NYC Expands Definition of Landlord Harassment

NYC Expands Definition of Landlord Harassment by Jordi Fernandez

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?

Are the Legal Rents in Your Building Lawful? by Jordi Fernandez

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

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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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