Landlord Tenant Law

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

Bylaw Provision Authorized Award of Fees Against Unit Owner

As the U.S. economy continues to recover from the pandemic, the American Rescue Plan Act may help many businesses endure and overcome the historic challenges they have faced. While there is still uncertainty as to its impact on our economy, the Act nonetheless is a significant piece of federal legislation.

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.

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

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-Op Obligated to Facilitate Transfer By Holder of Unsold Shares

Building Administrator Had No Authority to Make Site Plan Determinations