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
COVID-19
The Heating Season in New York City
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
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
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
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