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…
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Happy Rosh Hashanah
Weiss & Weiss would like to wish all those who celebrate a joyous New Year.
Her Majesty’s Riches
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…
Renting a Foreclosed Property? Here Are Your Options.
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…
Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision- Possible Implications for Same-Sex Marriage & Estate Planning
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…
Happy Birthday, America
Weiss & Weiss would like to wish all a happy Fourth of July holiday.
Lease Non-Renewals in New York – Changes in the Law
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…
Memorial Day
Weiss & Weiss remembers those who have given their lives in service of our country, and wishes all a Happy Memorial Day.
Foreclosure Surplus Monies – Issues of Multiple Claimants
Prior blog posts have discussed the concept of surplus monies in foreclosure proceedings. When a foreclosed property is sold at public auction, the winning bid may exceed the total amount owed to the entity foreclosing on the property. In such a case, the excess funds are considered “surplus funds,” and…
Albany’s Proposed “Good Cause Eviction” Bill – What Does it Mean?
A recent article in the New York Post discusses a proposed bill relating to evictions which is being considered by the New York State legislature. The “Good Cause” eviction bill would limit evictions in New York to only the narrowest of circumstances. Since the expiration of the COVID-19 eviction moratorium…