In cases where building management and the unit owner disagree on who bears responsibility for making the repairs and/or who bears the repair costs, the attorney’s role, whether in representing the cooperative or condominium board on the one side or
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Local Law 107: Landlords On The Hook For Unlicensed Smoke Shops
Local Law 107 was recently enacted to prohibit owners of commercial spaces from knowingly leasing to unlicensed sellers of marijuana or tobacco products, and imposing fines of up to $10,000 on landlords for violations. This new legislation is in response…
Understanding the Anti-Harassment Housing Laws in NYC
For the first time since the passage of the first anti-harassment housing law, a comprehensive review of those laws and their applicability, purpose, penalties, and dates of effectiveness have been explained and analyzed in detail. The authors have sought to…
Purchasing a Cooperative Unit in a Trust
Purchasing a cooperative (“Co-op”) unit in the name of a Trust has become more and more frequent in recent years. For a long time, many co-ops would not approve trust ownership. However, several co-ops have come to an understanding that…
Adam Leitman Bailey attorney Jeffrey Metz argues a RPAPL 881 Licensee case in front of the Appellate Division First Department against one of the largest property owners in New York.
Adam Leitman Bailey attorney Jeffrey Metz argues a RPAPL 881 Licensee case in front of the Appellate Division First Department against one of the largest property owners in New York.
Remote Notarization No Longer Allowed for Purchase and Refinance Closings
As of June 24th Governor Cuomo announced the end of NY’s State of Emergency which means the use of remote notarization is no longer effective. Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. previously used remote notarization to conduct refinance closings for a select…
Changes to the New York Statutory Power of Attorney Form
As of June 13, 2021, New York State enacted a new statutory Power of Attorney (“POA”) form. Any POA created prior to this date will remain effective if it conforms to the current law at the time of its…