New York Real Estate Lawyers Blog

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to fade, many legal cases that were temporarily postponed by the Courts, such as foreclosures, are resuming and going forward in litigation.  During the COVID-19 era, foreclosure cases, along with evictions, were stayed by executive order.  That meant that if a lawsuit had been filed…

As the COVID-19 pandemic fades, some legal cases that were temporarily postponed by the Courts, such as commercial evictions , are resuming and going forward in litigation.  A recent case in the news involved the popular family restaurant Applebee’s, and its location in the heart of New York City,  …

Our firm often fields inquiries from clients regarding successor rights in New York residential rental apartments.  First, experienced counsel should determine whether the premises are subject to rent regulation.  Rent regulation in New York State applies to many, but not all, residential units.  It is more prevalent in New York…

Weiss & Weiss would like to wish all those who celebrate a joyous New Year.

Long-time royal watchers were dismayed to hear the news of the death of Great Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.  This author and others admired Her Majesty’s service to her country and her longevity.  While we obviously do not have royalty in the United States, many of us consider our ancestors to…

As the COVID-19 pandemic fades, many legal cases that were temporarily postponed by the Courts, such as foreclosures, are resuming and going forward in litigation.  This results in more properties owned by borrowers failing to pay their mortgages being foreclosed.  Due to the increased number of cases going to a…

Many of our readers are aware that the United States Supreme Court recently overturned Roe v. Wade, its landmark decision wherein it determined that the right to privacy derived from the 14th Amendment to the Constitution applies to abortion rights.  Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization , found that abortion…

Weiss & Weiss would like to wish all a happy Fourth of July holiday.

Our firm often receives inquires regarding renewals of residential leases.  As prior blog posts have discussed, in general, a tenant in New York has no legal right to a renewal lease, unless the rental unit is subject to some type of rent regulation.  Another exception may be where the lease…