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By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. October 27, 2020 Posted in Landlord/Tenant Law Share

On October 20, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order No. 202.70, which further strengthens tenants’ protections during the COVID-19 pandemic, this time for commercial tenants. The Executive Order extends New York State’s moratorium on COVID-related commercial evictions and foreclosures through January 1, 2021. Governor Cuomo states that the “extension of this protection gives commercial tenants and mortgagors additional time to get back on their feet and catch up on rent or their mortgage, or to renegotiate their lease terms to avoid foreclosure moving forward”.

October 13, 2020 Posted in Landlord/Tenant Law Share

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created a “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) document as informal guidance to supplement its Order to temporarily halt residential evictions. The CDC Order, as drafted, contained certain ambiguities that the FAQ has now made clear. 

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. September 29, 2020 Posted in Landlord/Tenant Law Share

A number of executive orders have been passed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo extending and expanding the temporary suspension of several New York state laws due to the COVID-19 crisis. Many landlords have inquired if they are permitted to charge late fees to tenants who continue to pay their rent late.

September 9, 2020 Posted in Firm News Share

The Governor signed Executive Order 181 on August 27, 2020. The Executive Order authorized the reopening of the indoor premises of health clubs, including gyms and fitness centers. These health clubs were allowed to open so long as those facilities adopt minimum specified health and safety requirements. You can read about this Order on our blog, here.

September 4, 2020 Posted in Landlord/Tenant Law Share

The Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued an Order to be published in the Federal Register on September 4, 2020. This Order issues a nationwide eviction moratorium, beginning on Friday, September 4, 2020, which will run through the end of the year, ending (unless extended) on December 31, 2020.

August 26, 2020 Posted in Firm News Share

Governor Murphy is expected to announce today the opening of fitness centers in New Jersey, effective September 1, 2020, with restrictions.

By Stephanie Wiegand, Esq. July 20, 2020 Posted in Landlord/Tenant Law Share

New York has recently launched a COVID Rent Relief Program available to tenants who meet certain criteria.  If a tenant is eligible, their landlord will receive the funds directly.

By Stephanie Wiegand, Esq. July 17, 2020 Posted in Landlord/Tenant Law Share

The administrative judge of the New York City Civil Court announced in an email to tenant attorneys that in-person evictions would begin July 27, 2020.  Other counties are expected to incrementally implement a similar procedure.  An eviction that was on the calendar before March 16, 2020 will retain priority in being scheduled first. However, as of July 13, 2020, there are still inconsistencies in uniformity of procedures with respect to in-person court appearances.  

By Matthew Meyers, Esq. July 17, 2020 Posted in Community Association Law Share

For every condominium and homeowner association, "control" is eventually transferred by the developer to an owner-controlled governing board after construction. This is called "transition." A successful transition is one in which the owner-controlled board works with the developer to ensure appropriate governance, adequate financial resources, and a properly designed and constructed community. But what happens when negotiations fail?