Lease agreements are intended to stabilize and strengthen the property rights of landlords in New York City. When a tenant defaults on lease obligations, however, a landlord’s or investor/owner’s business...
Category: Landlord-Tenant Litigation
While both commercial and residential evictions proceed through the Housing Court of New York City, the two processes differ in important ways. A landlord who seeks to initiate an eviction must understand the rules of court,...
What Commercial Landlords Need to Know About Unpaid Rent Claims and Eviction in NYC
November 3, 2025
Commercial landlords have the right to enforce their rental agreements when a tenant breaks their lease. Eviction is the most frequently utilized method of enforcing the rental agreement. Paying their rent is the most...
Commercial real estate suffered significant losses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tenants attempted to avoid obligations under their commercial leases by arguing force majeure and other legal principles. In...
Landlords and tenants each have a lot at stake in a potential legal dispute. Landlords are responsible for managing expensive properties with a range of issues and unique characteristics. Tenants approach potential disputes...