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COVID-19

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

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

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

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