By Alaina Lancaster | May 16, 2019
Barulich Dugoni & Suttmann workers say the office's poor air quality caused upper respiratory infections, asthma, persistent fevers and reduced lung capacity.
By Andrew Dector | May 15, 2019
While the missiles have paused from North Korea and the bombings have slowed in Afghanistan, the world is still a dangerous place. As a result, at any time our military of approximately 2 million men and women may be called into action. If it is, the impact could be felt right here at home by our commercial landlords especially those whose tenants are composed of businesses owned or operated by a sole proprietor or one or two employees.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Adrienne B. Koch | May 15, 2019
With New York's rent regulations up for renewal in June, there are several bills in the Legislature that claim to be designed to strengthen tenant protections. Two that appear to have garnered favor with the governor are one that would eliminate vacancy decontrol and another that would limit a landlord's ability to revoke a preferential rent. But might these bills be more trouble than they are worth?
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Scott E. Mollen | May 14, 2019
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.”
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Francis J. Lane III | May 9, 2019
This article is the second in a series examining developments in rent overcharge litigation over the past 10 years in the Appellate Division, First Department, which has issued more decisions on this topic than any other appeals court.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Scott E. Mollen | May 7, 2019
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 Jason Grant | May 6, 2019
The First Department opinion points to a specific disclaimer found in Matthew Bender & Co.'s terms and conditions that says, "We do not warrant the accuracy, reliability or currentness of the materials contained in the publications.”
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Alan Nochumson | May 6, 2019
Last week, the Pennsylvania Superior Court in 'Frempong v. Richardson' overturned that ruling and, for the time being, clarified the statutory rights and obligations of residential landlords and tenants in Philadelphia under the Philadelphia Code.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Warren A. Estis and Jeffrey Turkel | May 1, 2019
Under the Rent Stabilization Code, an owner can refuse to renew a rent-stabilized lease where the owner, in good faith, intends to move into the apartment. Owner-occupancy proceedings are difficult for tenants to defend. In their Rent Regulation column, Warren Estis and Jeffrey Turkel explore case law involving these proceedings.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Scott E. Mollen | April 30, 2019
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.
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