In the aftermath of recent construction disasters leading to catastrophic failures and loss of life, the concept of peer review has taken on an entirely new significance. A comprehensive plan and specification peer review is an effective risk management strategy for ensuring quality construction.
Entertainment and experience has become the cornerstone of retail survival in the wake of increasing online shopping. Now, top brands are starting to incorporate entertainment experiences into select markets to bush the boundaries of the traditional retail structure.
Landlord's Oral Request for Use and Occupancy in Commercial Non-Payment Proceeding Denied Landlord Sought to Pierce the Corporate Veil to Recover Unpaid Rent
What Tenants and Landlords Should Know There are differences between assignments of leases and collateral assignments of leases, and each has aspects that parties to these agreements should expect and look out for. Let's discuss some of these issues.
The 'Dreikausesn' Paradox, Other Hurdles, and Suggestions for Change Under current New York law, even the most meritorious legal challenge to property development faces insurmountable barriers once construction starts, because absent the most egregious wrongdoing, the courts will not order demolition of completed buildings, and current law makes it virtually impossible to obtain a preliminary injunction to halt construction.
New York City, particularly gentrifying areas of Brooklyn, Harlem, and Washington Heights, are seeing an upsurge of deed theft. Attorneys, architects, title companies, real estate brokers, agents, contractors, developers and construction managers need to be alert to this potential issue when blocks of properties are assembled for development in these neighborhoods.
Landlord's Relet Does Not Relieve Breaching Tenant from Liability for Rent Breaching Landlord Liable for Tenant's Expenses In Preparing Leased Space Apartments Withdrawn from Mitchell-Lama Not Rent-Stabilized Default Formula Does Not Constitute Penalty, and Does Not Preclude Class Certification
Ambiguous Time of the Essence Notice Held Ineffective Attorney Review Provision Permitted Cancellation of Contract Mortgagee Entitled to Cancellatino of Erroneously Recorded Satisfaction Co-Tenant Not Entitled to Appointment of Receiver
Fair Housing Act Claim Against Condominium Board Dismissed Co-Op Unit Owner Entitled to Emotional Support Dog
