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Development
September 01, 2021
Zoning Amendment Did Not Lapse
Legislature Modifies HSTPA to Assist Co-ops
August 01, 2021
In June, New York's lawmakers approved amendments to the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act, exempting cooperative corporations from some of the most onerous provisions, and clarifying others. Once signed, the new legislation will not only be a huge victory for the thousands of cooperative apartment buildings but also for many potential purchasers who were unable to purchase in those buildings as a result of the Act.
Real Property Law
August 01, 2021
License to Enter Neighbor's Property Reversed Partnership Lacked Authority to Convey Property Questions of Fact About Whether Easement Extinguished By Adverse Possession Purchaser Acquired Deed By False Pretenses Broker Failed to Establish Agreement to Pay Commission
Development
August 01, 2021
ZBA Did Not Have to Act Unanimously Activist Not Entitled to Nullification of Cover Letter Community Board Included With Its Recommendations DOB's Approval of Homeless Shelter Upheld Area Variance Upheld
Landlord & Tenant Law
August 01, 2021
Rent Act of 2015 Did Not Re-Regulate Deregulated Apartments Tenant Waiver of Claims for Lost Profits Upheld Landlord Not Liable for Tenant on Tenant Harassment
Co-ops and Condominiums
August 01, 2021
Bylaw Provision Authorized Award of Fees Against Unit Owner
Landlord Not Liable for Harassment by Fellow Tenants
July 01, 2021
In Francis v. Kings Park Manor, Inc., the Second Circuit upheld dismissal of tenant's claims against a landlord who failed to take action against a harassing tenant. The court's holding did not give landlords a free pass, but it did establish that to survive dismissal, a harassed tenant's complaint will have to include more than bare-bones allegations of intentional discrimination.
Real Property Law
July 01, 2021
Easement By Prescription and Easement By Estoppel Claims Entitle Owner to Preliminary Injunction Right of First Refusal Valid Under Rule Against Perpetuities Easement Holder Not Liable for Trespass Mortgagor Entitled to Cancellation When Mortgagee's Beneficiaries Ratified Transaction
Landlord & Tenant Law
July 01, 2021
Questions of Fact Remained About Loft Law Coverage Tenant Validly Terminated Subtenants's Lease Conversion of Tenant from Corporation to LLC Did Not Relieve Guarantor of Liability
Co-ops and Condominiums
July 01, 2021
Co-Op Obligated to Facilitate Transfer By Holder of Unsold Shares

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