Gary M. Rosenberg

January 31, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The enforceability of undefined terms such as "best efforts" often turns on how the commercial lease is drafted. This article discusses how New York courts interpret and enforce these "efforts" clauses.

By Gary M. Rosenberg, Alexander Lycoyannis and Michael A. Pensabene

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December 06, 2022 | New York Law Journal

In their Landlord-Tenant Law column, Gary Rosenberg, Alexander Lycoyannis and Zachary Rothken focus on two specific parts of the proposed amendments to the Rent Stabilization Code, which DHCR says are intended to address changes made by the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 and court decisions issued since the most recent Rent Stabilization Code amendments in 2014.

By Gary M. Rosenberg, Alexander Lycoyannis and Zachary J. Rothken

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October 04, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A significant and ever-evolving body of Yellowstone case law has arisen in the past half-century. In their Landlord-Tenant column this month, Gary Rosenberg and Alexander Lycoyannis discuss several interesting and notable recent rulings that have further developed the law in this area.

By Gary M. Rosenberg and Alexander Lycoyannis

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August 02, 2022 | New York Law Journal

In their Landlord-Tenant Law column, Gary Rosenberg and Alexander Lycoyannis summarize several pending constitutional challenges in the federal courts that, if successful, could profoundly alter New York's real estate landscape.

By Gary M. Rosenberg and Alexander Lycoyannis

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May 31, 2022 | New York Law Journal

In recent weeks, the Appellate Division, First Department has twice considered the issue of whether a force majeure clause can excuse the obligation to pay rent under a commercial lease. In their Landlord-Tenant column, Gary Rosenberg and Alexander Lycoyannis discuss these cases.

By Gary M. Rosenberg and Alexander Lycoyannis

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