Landlord Tenant Law

Comparable Sales Sufficient to Support Eminent Domain Award

A recent decision in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York highlights the significant impact that a 2019 amendment to the New York Real Property and Procedures Law will have on future disputes in bankruptcy cases where the tenant files for bankruptcy after the issuance of a warrant of eviction but before its execution.

A wave of legislation designed to aid tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic has had an outsized effect on commercial landlord-tenant relations in New York City. The bill that has attracted perhaps the most attention is known as the "Guaranty Law."

Historic District Designation Not Covered By Title Insurance Liquidated Damages Provision Not an Unenforceable Penalty

Unsigned Lease Agreement Not Binding Requirement That Tenants Speak English Supports Fair Housing Act Claim Nonpayment During Pandemic Not Excused By Lease's Casualty Clause Tenant's Diligent Efforts to Convert Property Satisfied Lease Obligation

No Automatic Entitlement to Special Permit Adverse Impact on Burial Sites Justified Variance Denial Area Variance Denial Upheld Special Permit Grant Reinstated

Nonprofit Has Standing to Challenge Condominium's Alleged Violation of Fair Housing Act

This article provides an overview of the most commonly-accepted purposes of an RWI policy and an overview of the RWI policy underwriting process.