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.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Igor Pleskov and Ian M. Livaich | April 26, 2019
On April 9, the Pennsylvania Superior Court held that a commercial landlord was entitled to recover certain portions of unpaid additional rent under a lease agreement but limited the landlord's recovery based on the statute of limitations.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Philip Markowitz | April 17, 2019
The retail landscape is changing, and being changed, by numerous forces, so landlords of such properties should consider changing their approach to the retail lease.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Scott E. Mollen | April 16, 2019
In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses '28th Highline Assocs. LLC v. Roache' and '206 West 80th Street LLC v. Julianna Morgan'.
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