Suing an Architect or Engineer for Malpractice—How Soon?
It is well settled that an action against an architect or engineer arising out of his or her malpractice m...
New York’s Rent Relief Program has Strings Attached for Landlords
For more than a year, many landlords have struggled to pay bills and maintain their properties due to the l...
Court Allows Tolling Of Time To Renew Mechanic's Lien Due To COVID-19
Mechanic’s liens, because of the way they encumber property and interfere with payments on construction pro...
Is it High Time for a Smoke-Free Building? Legalization of Marijuana May Prompt Landlords to Outlaw Smoking
Every New York resident knows that living in an apartment, whether a rental, cooperative, or condominium bu...
Tenants Must Now be Notified of their Right to Request a Reasonable Accommodation
Landlords must now give written notice (“Notice”) to tenants and prospective tenants of their right to requ...
A Sworn Declaration May Save A Tenant From Eviction
Just days before the expiration of the CDC-imposed stay on evictions, on December 28, 2020, Governor Andrew...
No Personal Responsibility For Commercial Leases
One recent development arising from the COVID-19 pandemic has been a dramatic change affecting the previous...
