Category Archives: Landlord Legal Issues
Feb
Click here to watch the free webinar What the webinar covered Annual compliance refresh for New York landlords, with emphasis on fast-changing laws, local variation, and best practices. Presenters: Robert Friedman (46 years representing landlords; author and columnist) and Justin Friedman (leads landlord litigation and evictions team in Western New York). Format: updates, practical tips, […]
Dec
Landlord attorneys Justin R. Friedman and Robert Friedman are presenting a live webinar for the American Apartment Owners Association covering major new New York landlord compliance updates that affect evictions, rent increases, broker fees, lease renewals, and court procedures statewide. These changes include new notice and disclosure requirements, heightened enforcement of housing safety laws, and […]
Dec
As the winter season brings colder temperatures to Rochester, NY, landlords must be prepared to handle potential damage caused by frozen pipes, burst pipes, and the resulting property damage. Not only is this a serious issue for the structural integrity of rental properties, but it also carries legal implications. This blog post will outline how […]
Feb
Landlord attorneys Justin R. Friedman and Robert Friedman are presenting a live webinar for the American Apartment Owners Association explaining the new Good Cause Eviction law (“GCEL”) limits evictions, requires lease renewals, and caps rent increases. A new form must be included in every lease, renewal lease, notice of rent increase or nonrenewal,14-day rent demand and eviction […]
Oct
A New York City landlord is under a judicial order to compile documents as part of a state probe that seeks to determine whether it engaged in the prohibited practice of blacklisting prospective tenants. Acting NY State Supreme Court Justice Gerald Lebovits of Manhattan ordered Zara Realty Holding Corp. of Queens to supply the New […]
Aug
These thirteen residential lease riders help NY landlords: Avoid fines and housing discrimination claims Quickly evict problematic tenants Successfully collect unpaid rent and damages Avoid premises liability lawsuits Improve communication with tenants Avoid security deposit disputes 1. Bed Bug Rider Bed bugs enter dwellings by latching on to used furniture, luggage, and clothing, and by […]
Apr
Learn how to use residential lease riders and disclosure notices to: Avoid fines and housing discrimination claims. Quickly evict problematic tenants. Successfully collect unpaid rent. Avoid premises liability lawsuits. Improve communication with tenants. Attorneys answer questions from landlords and explain these twelve riders and disclosure notices : Bed Bug/Disclosure of Infestation History Confession of Judgment […]