Scott E Mollen

June 18, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses 'Allen v. Powers,' where a claim for private nuisance against a neighbor survived a motion to dismiss; and 'Citibank v. Conti-Scheurer,' a foreclosure case where the court addressed the evidence required to establish prima facie compliance—and non-compliance—with RPAPL 1304.

By Scott E. Mollen

12 minute read

June 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses “Segev v. 262 N 9 LLC,” dealing with a condominium boards' right of first refusal, and “Tres Realty LLC v. Yu,” where immigration status was found to be not dispositive in determining a family member's succession rights. 

By Scott E. Mollen

15 minute read

June 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses “Bank of New York Mellon v. Gordon,” where the Appellate Division, Second Department addressed foundation issues involving business records evidence in light of the “unprecedented spike” in foreclosure actions after the 2008 financial crises.

By Scott E. Mollen

10 minute read

May 28, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses three Landlord-Tenant cases: Hernandez-Ortiz v 2 Gold, LLC; Westside Partners v. Ross, and Bedford Oak LLC. v. Hernandez

By Scott E. Mollen

12 minute read

May 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses “Francis v. Kings Park Manor Inc.,” which dealt with a landlord's potential liability for a hostile living environment created by tenant-on-tenant racial discrimination. 

By Scott E. Mollen is a partner at Herrick, Feinstein.

16 minute read

May 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses three landlord-tenant cases: “Kostro v. NYS Div. of Housing and Community Renewal,” “BPP ST Owner LLC v Nichols,” and “711 Seagirt Ave. Holdings v. Harris.”

By Scott E. Mollen

13 minute read

May 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses “Bank of New York Mellon v. Dieudonne,” a case of first impression where the court held that de-acceleration of debt maturity is not a condition precedent to the acceleration of the mortgage, and “14th St. Owner LLC v. Westside Donut 6th Ave. Ventures LLC,” where the court held that a defendant that vacates the premises unilaterally and without consent continues to owe rent.

By Scott E. Mollen

15 minute read

May 06, 2019 | New York Law Journal

He enthusiastically embraced opportunities to improve the administration of justice by sharing the expertise he had acquired while serving as counsel to Governor Hugh Carey.

By Scott E. Mollen

2 minute read

April 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses "Eastside Floor Supplies LTD v. Torres-Springer," where the plaintiffs were not entitled to property that the city acquired via eminent domain, and "1606 First Realty v. Baltimore Rest. Inc.," where a tenant showed entitlement to using a sidewalk hatch door as an appurtenance to the leased space.

By Scott E. Mollen

11 minute read

April 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses “John T Walsh Enterprises LLC v. Grace Christian Church,” where the court cites Religious Corporations Law §12(9) to find a mortgage invalid.

By Scott E. Mollen

11 minute read