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Michael E Feinstein

Michael E Feinstein

April 03, 2018 | New York Law Journal

In 'Redbridge,' Court Allows Waiver of Right to Seek Yellowstone Relief

In their Landlord-Tenant column, Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein discuss 159 MP Corp. v. Redbridge Bedford, a "milestone decision" where Second Department held that a commercial tenant may waive its right to seek 'Yellowstone' relief.

By Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein

7 minute read

February 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Putative Class Actions For Rent Overcharges

In their Landlord-Tenant column, Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein discuss 'Maddicks v. Big City Prop.,' a recent decision where the court found no basis for class certification.

By Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein

6 minute read

December 05, 2017 | New York Law Journal

When Title Is Under an Assumed Name: Who Can Bring the Summary Proceeding?

In their Landlord-Tenant column, Warren Estis and Michael Feinstein discuss the case 'Habibian v. Sudman's Service & Diagnostics,' out of Nassau County where the court was presented with the novel question; When title to the subject property is held in a trade or assumed name that is not itself a legal entity, who, if anyone, may bring a summary proceeding?

By Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein

6 minute read

August 01, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Notice Requirement(s) for an 'Owner's Use' Proceeding?

In their Landlord-Tenant Law column, Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein raise the question of whether both a "Golub" notice and a notice of termination are required in "owners use" proceedings. Caselaw seems to offer different opinions.

By Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein

5 minute read

June 06, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Court Clarifies Extent of 'Familial Exception'

In their Landlord-Tenant Law column, Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein discuss how the Appellate Term limits the extent of the "Familial Exception" to the maintenance of a summary proceeding.

By Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein

11 minute read

April 04, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Tendering of Renewal Lease Vitiates the Right to Evict

In their Landlord-Tenant column, noting a split of authority, Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein discuss '757 Miller Owners v. Smith,' which held that the tendering of a renewal lease under Rent Stabilization Code vitiates a previously issued notice of termination.

By Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein

11 minute read

January 31, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Court Finds Powerful Remedy Against Defaulting Condo Owners

In their Landlord-Tenant column, Warren Estis and Michael Feinstein discuss "Heywood Condominium v. Wozencraft," where the Appellate Division, First Department, affirmed the eviction of a condominium unit owner for non-payment of common charges.

By Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein

10 minute read

December 06, 2016 | New York Law Journal

'Hamilton': Enforcement of Holdover Rent Provisions

In their Landlord-Tenant column, Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein discuss 'Hamilton 65th Partners, LLC v. Smallbone Inc.', which illustrates how a landlord's conduct may preclude enforcement of a holdover rent provision.

By Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein

14 minute read

October 04, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Due Process Requirements Regarding Section 8 Tenants

In their Landlord-Tenant Law column, Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein discuss 'West Farms Estates v. Aquino' where a landlord attempting to evict a Section 8 tenant based on her son's criminal activity was held to have violated the tenant's constitutional rights.

By Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein

11 minute read

August 02, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Landlord's Noncompliance Leads to Contempt Charge(s)

In their Landlord-Tenant Law column, Warren Estis and Michael Feinstein discuss the case "729 Prospect Realty Service Corp. v. Rodriguez," where the court held a landlord in both civil and criminal contempt of court for what it considered "an obvious and flagrant failure" to comply with prior court orders.

By Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein

16 minute read