Adam Leitman Bailey John M Desiderio

Adam Leitman Bailey John M Desiderio

June 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Awarding Attorney Fees in Access to Property Proceedings

The right to access another's property codified in RPAPL §881, once described, as recently as 2002, as a "little-used law" is now used for lawsuits that arise on a frequent basis, amidst the constantly evolving New York City building scene, when a property owner or developer requires access to an adjoining property to facilitate completion of either a new or renovation construction project.

By Adam Leitman Bailey, John M. Desiderio, and Joanna C. Peck

11 minute read

February 20, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Negotiating RPAPL §881 License Agreements

Adam Leitman Bailey John Desiderio and Joanna Peck discuss practical considerations for parties to consider when negotiating §881 licensing agreements, noting that although §881 was once described as a “little-used law” it is now required reading for all attorneys with developer clients seeking to build in New York City.

By Adam Leitman Bailey, John M. Desiderio, and Joanna Peck

18 minute read