Landlords are Calling the Bluff of their Tenants
On September 2, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a “new” moratorium which modified – if only sli...
More than Just a Stay of Eviction: New York’s New Law Expands Availability of Funds and Provides Lawyers for Tenants
On September 2, 2021, shortly after the expiration of the New York state eviction and foreclosure moratoriu...
SENDING EVERYTHING IN ENGLISH - Yeah, Your Landlord’s Not Responsible for That
One of the biggest advantages of renting an apartment is having annoying home maintenance tasks taken care ...
Wait No More – Landlords May Pursue Eviction Proceedings as Usual
With the expiration and repeal of state and federal eviction moratoriums, NYC housing courts are already ex...
UPDATE - SCOTUS Declines to Lift CDC Moratorium on Evictions
The Supreme Court of the United States issued a 5-4 decision on June 29, 2021, without opinion, denying the...
Be Careful When Claiming Adverse Possession — Lose, And You May Be Guilty Of Trespass
Prior to the revision to the Real Property and Proceedings Law in 2008, it was not especially hard to estab...
Easy Does It – Landlords are in No Rush to Loosen Safety Protocols
With more than 45% of New York City residents fully vaccinated, New York and the CDC have adopted new, rela...