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Scott Mollen

Scott Mollen

May 16, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Deed Restrictions and Rent Stabilization: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "West Mtn. Assets LLC v. Dobkowski," where parcel owners established exclusive possession, not adverse possession, of a disputed area, and "Diamond Back L VL LLC v. Reynolds," where after a tenant established its building had at least six units, the court held it was subject to rent stabilization.

By Scott Mollen

16 minute read

May 09, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Willful Exaggeration of a Mechanic's Lien Held 'Improper': This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "J.T. Magen & Co. v. Nissan N. Am.," where the court found a willfully exaggerated mechanic's lien to be null and void.

By Scott Mollen

15 minute read

May 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'Good Cause Eviction Law' and Inverse Condemnation: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "Lakr Kaal Rock LLC v. Paul" and "Matter of Application of NYC."

By Scott Mollen

18 minute read

April 25, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Commercial Landlord-Tenant; Diplomatic Immunity Defense: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses the commercial landlord-tenant case, "101-115 W. 116th St. Corp. v. Consulate Gen. of the Republic of Senegal," of interest "because, inter alia, of the number of foreign embassies and consulates located in New York City and because of its elucidation of the law involving lawsuits against foreign governments, their related entities, liquidated damages, holdover rent, late fees and restoration costs.

By Scott Mollen

17 minute read

April 18, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Proof of Post-Demolition Plans; Mutual Inspection and NY's Guaranty Law: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

In this week's Reality Law Digest, Scott Mollen discusses three landlord-tenant cases, "Matter of First NY v. New York State Div. of Housing & Community Renewal," "Solda v. KJL Ventures," and "Amcojor Realty Corp. v. Butter Mgt."

By Scott Mollen

17 minute read

April 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Business Interruption Insurance Claim; Breach of Contract: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses 'Borah, Goldstein, Altschuler, Nahins & Goidel v. Cont'l Cas. Co., where the court dismissed an insurance claim brought by the law firm which closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and "Chazak Equities LLC v. Hamilton, where defendants had a contractual right to terminate the contract and return deposit to plaintiff.

By Scott Mollen

16 minute read

April 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Legal Ownership Not a Bar to Adverse Possession Claim: This Week In Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "Gelles v. Sauvage."

By Scott Mollen

18 minute read

March 28, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Mutual Mistake; Default Formula To Calculate Base Rate: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "Ralph Lauren Retail v. 888 Madison," and "Fabo v. Kushner Cos."

By Scott Mollen

18 minute read

March 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Alteration Agreements and Fiduciary Duty Under MDL §78: This Week In Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest.

Scott Mollen discusses "Mandracchia v. Renovate-Create Sourcing & Procurement Corp." where, in signing a lease and alteration agreement, the plaintiff waived the co-op's statutory duty.

By Scott Mollen

15 minute read

March 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'Yellowstone' Injunction Granted; Unlawful Eviction: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "Elite Wine & Spirit LLC v. Michelangelo Preserv. LLC, where a 'Yellowstone injunction was granted where the court found good faith effort to cure, and "Bullen v. Palma," where a landlord was ordered to restore the tenant to possession of premises following an unlawful eviction.

By Scott Mollen

16 minute read