The law allows landlords to collect money from tenants upon move-in, which provides the landlord with financial security against unreasonable damage or unpaid rent/fees that a tenant leaves behind when moving out. Unfortunately, some landlords abuse this situation by withholding security deposit funds from departing tenants for improper reasons. Doing so...
Purchasing or selling real estate in New York can be a complex process. Each step requires understanding various laws and regulations. And it only takes one slip-up to fall prey to a fraudster.
Understanding when to call an attorney is vital for protecting yourself when engaging in the real...
From traditional court battles over property rights to the modern complexities of digital transactions, the landscape of real estate litigation has completely transformed. If you’re in real estate, it’s essential to consider the future of real estate litigation and how to prepare for the potential challenges it could bring.
New York City is among the hottest real estate markets on the planet. The players involved in these transactions are among the highest-powered individuals and organizations in the country. With so much at stake, the world of commercial real estate transactions can be cutthroat, and disputes can quickly become heated. In these...
In NYC, disputes between commercial landlords and tenants are common. Commercial leasing is significantly more involved and complex than residential leasing for numerous reasons, and managing disputes between commercial landlords and tenants can be challenging. Additionally, not all special protections extended to residential tenants apply to commercial tenants.
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Are you a landlord considering ending a commercial lease in New York City but unsure if you can do so? Breaking a lease can be a sensitive legal matter that requires careful consideration and understanding of the applicable laws. A commercial real estate lawyer can guide you through the entire process, from...
Buying and selling real estate can be challenging, even when you’re only interested in it for personal use. The challenges are multiplied when making commercial real estate transactions.
Even a small mistake can cost tens of thousands of dollars, and large mistakes can cost millions or even billions. As...
There is a very simple answer to this question. If you are certain that something is on your property, you can do pretty much anything you want with it. You can remove it, paint it, or even flip it upside down if you want. But whether you can do something and whether...
In almost every real property transaction, you must pay money to the owner of a piece of real property before you can claim it as your own. However, there is one path to owning property that does not require a person to pay you a single penny. If you own any property...
Co-op and condo associations like HOAs are formed to better the community they serve. While associations like these can do plenty of good, the individuals they impact often have differing views about the policies they set and how they choose to allocate funds. As a result, it’s common for conflicts to arise...
