April 03, 2018 | New York Law Journal
In 'Redbridge,' Court Allows Waiver of Right to Seek Yellowstone ReliefIn 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 OverchargesIn 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 EvictIn 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 OwnersIn 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 ProvisionsIn 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 TenantsIn 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
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