We have represented both landlords and tenants with respect to commercial leases. This post will examine the particulars to be considered when a doctor or medical practice is the tenant. When evaluating a potential location, the proposed tenant should first determine whether the space is compliant with the Americans with…
As the COVID-19 pandemic fades, some legal cases that were temporarily postponed by the Courts, such as commercial evictions , are resuming and going forward in litigation. A recent case in the news involved the popular family restaurant Applebee’s, and its location in the heart of New York City, …
Our readers may be pleased to hear that mask mandates are falling like dominoes throughout the area served by our attorneys. This newfound attitude heralds a time of optimism. However, the scars created by the COVID era remain, particularly with respect to commercial leases. This post will examine some typical…
A recent news story in the New York Post raises important issues regarding the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on evictions in New York State. According to the report, an “Intragram influencer” named Marisa Hochberg owes at least $14,000.00 in past due rent on her summer rental in Montauk, and…
We note that recent news concerning New York’s commercial real estate landscape has been rapid and stunning. Iconic businesses such as Sears, JC Penney, Modell’s and Brooks Brothers have filed for bankruptcy protection or closed retail stores, office spaces remain underutilized and the restaurant business is experiencing significant challenges. Tenants…
As we are all aware, the effects of the COVID-19 virus on commercial leases will be quite substantial. Many businesses have been forced to limit their hours, or have been forbidden to open at all during this time. Of course, a business whose income has been limited in this manner…
Rockland County, New York is an area served by our firm. Surprisingly, this area has become a hotbed of competition for the hot dog consuming customer. Perhaps the contestants in the annual 4th of July hot dog eating contest sponsored by Nathan’s could even practice for the big event in…
We hope that our readers have been fortunate enough to have stayed healthy during these trying times. Finally, our home region has commenced the post-Covid re-opening process. We are currently in Phase II. Our attorneys hope that all business activities will return to “normal” as soon as possible, just as…
Commercial leases in New York are not immune to the effects of COVID. Enforced shutdowns of “non-essential” businesses by governmental authority has led to mass closure of many retail stores and restaurants and record-high unemployment rates. Even restaurants limited to the restriction of takeout and delivery service are suffering severely…
News outlets have recently reported that Lady Gaga’s father is refusing to pay the rent due on the commercial restaurant space occupied by him in Grand Central Terminal. Essentially, he has claimed that physical conditions interfere with the successful operation of his business. These conditions allegedly include a growing…