A prior blog post discussed the legal issues relating to the sale of a business or professional practice. One issue mentioned in that article was that of a non-compete clause. This blog post will discuss that issue in further detail as it applies to commercial leasing. As a great deal…
Our firm recently defended the sellers of a house located in Westchester County. When the property was originally inspected by the buyers, prior to a contact being entered into, a rodent infestation was discovered in the attic of the house. The buyers and sellers agreed that the infestation would be…
Some of our prior blog posts have dealt with the legal issues relating to foreclosure prosecutions and defenses in New York State. As discussed in these posts, foreclosures are legal actions in which a mortgage holder will legally obtain title to real property from a defaulting borrower. After obtaining a…
Some of our firm’s clients are in the business of purchasing notes and mortgages encumbering properties which are being foreclosed. This blog post will discuss the legal necessities behind such transactions. Careful planning, as well as consultation with legal counsel, can ensure that such acquisitions comply with all legal requirements…
An article in today’s New York Times discussed a case currently pending before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The litigation discussed involves a rent stabilized tenant who filed for Chapter 7 personal bankruptcy. Although the details of bankruptcy law are beyond the scope of this…
Regional news outlets in the New York metropolitan area recently reported on Airbnb, an online search engine used to locate short term rentals for those wishing to occupy an apartment in New York City. The Environmental Control Board of the City of New York evaluated whether an Airbnb rental of…
From time to time, our attorneys become aware of updates relating to matters that we have discussed in our blog posts. This week, we have three such cases in which there have been new developments. The Huguette Clark estate litigation has been the subject of a previous blog post .…
Many of us have seen the slick advertisements on television for reverse mortgages. An actor who is popular with our seniors will advocate the advertiser’s reverse mortgage program as a way to tap home equity and enjoy the “good life”, the long awaited vacation or purchase of a new car…
New York City’s population density inherently gives rise to noise complaints by cooperative neighbors. The New York Post reported today about a lawsuit filed by a cooperative shareholder against his neighbor for unreasonable noise caused by his neighbor’s piano playing. This blog entry will discuss the various issues raised by…
A recent article in the Journal News discusses the sale of the Yonkers Polish Community Center to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. As the author has enjoyed many events at this Center, and will certainly miss attending events if the center is sold, this article discusses…