In many co-op and condominium transactions, a key part of due diligence for New York buyers is reading the co-op board's minutes. These can give you an idea of how the board operates and what may be going on among residents in the building. Some people neglect to...
Month: November 2013
When must a landlord waive a no-pets policy?
Landlords in New York generally include some language in tenant agreements that addresses the issue of pets. This language can be general or very specific. There are legal precedents, though, for a landlord being forced to waive a no-pets policy: namely, if a tenant...
New York tower sale dispute over lost partner loyalty
Some real estate deals are as dry as the ink on a settlement; others are as convoluted as a love triangle. The latter could describe the impending sale of a Manhattan office tower, one third of a trio of buildings known as Worldwide Plaza. The sale of the tower...
Displaced tenant criticizes New York housing officials’ inaction
Real estate legal arguments are often about money or broken promises. Commercial and residential lease disputes can center on unfair termination, non-payment rent proceedings, repair responsibility or other misunderstandings. Over a year has passed since three...