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New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Housing Court Judge Calls for Sanctions Against Landlord Attorney

Respondent was a long-term rent stabilized tenant with a Section 8 subsidy and single mother of a severely autistic adult son. She was the last remaining…
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Block Billing; Rent Arrears; Succession of Tenancy; Tenant's Right To Install an Appliance: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "EXPR 14 Holdings LLC v. LS-14 Ave LLC," "GMT 3435 Realty LLC v. Hyman," "Ocean Properties LLC v. Sierra," and "57 Elmhurst, LLC v. Fernandez."  
17 minute read

New York Law Journal

Construction Performance Bond; Rent Overcharge: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "JDS Dev. LLC v. Parkside Constr. Bldrs. Corp.," and Levy v. NYS Div. of Hous. & Community Renewal."
17 minute read

New York Law Journal

Illusory Contract; Eviction Based on Illegal Use of Premises: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "Lewis v. Berger," involving an illusory contract, and "Aldot Holding Corporation v. Ninth Avenue Organic Deli," where a landlord alleged that the tenant was illegally using the premises for the retail sale of cannabis.
17 minute read

Law.com

Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models

This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Tenant's Lease Did Not Prohibit A/C Use, Damages Claim Dismissed

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decisions editors. 
2 minute read

Law.com

Be Careful What You Stip For: 'Liggett v. Lewitt Realty LLC'

The ruling from New York's highest state court, although straightforward on its face, has important implications for both long-existing settlement agreements and when considering drafting future agreements settling disputes in the context of the Rent Stabilization Law.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Legal Fee Award; Constructive Trust, Unjust Enrichment, and Conversion: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "COD, LLC v. Ljuljdjuraj," and "Rojas v. Roche."
16 minute read

Law.com

Warehouse Liability: Know Before You Stow!

As consumers continue to shift purchasing and consumption habits in the aftermath of the pandemic, manufacturers are increasingly reliant on third-party logistics and warehousing to ensure their products timely reach the market. With this increasing need to use third-party warehouses, manufacturers and distributors should take moment to refresh their understanding of warehousing law and liability.
8 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Class Action Decertified in Houston, Dallas Landlord-Tenant Utility Fee Dispute

Four law firms representing former and current tenants of a large multifamily company allege the tenants were illegally charged a water billing utility fee.
3 minute read

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