If a landlord in New York has an issue with a tenant, they might think about raising their rent in the middle of their current lease. Since the landlord owns the property, it might seem safe to assume that they can charge whatever they want. However, the law isn't on...
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Do I need an attorney to create a lease agreement?
What are leases and who needs them? Whenever you want to rent out a piece of property you own for someone else to live or work in, you will need to create a lease agreement. Similarly, this is what you need to agree to any time you want to rent a place to live or work...
Attorney Bradley D. Schnur Quoted in a Newsday Article on the Effects of COVID-19 on Long Island Landlords
Our principal attorney, Bradley D. Schnur, was interviewed once again for a Newsday story regarding the state of evictions on Long Island in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The full article by Sarina Trangle can be found...
Behind on mortgage payments? Read these FAQs
In New York and around the nation, the past year's economic downturn has severely hit both those already one or two months behind on their mortgage and those who've never missed a payment in their lives. This has led many to ask what options they have when they've...
Lawyers of Distinction Certifies Bradley D. Schnur, Esq. as a Distinguished Member for 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2021 Lawyers of Distinction Certifies Bradley D. Schnur, Esq. as a Distinguished Member for 2021 The Lawyers of Distinction is pleased to announce that Attorney Bradley D. Schnur, Esq. of Jericho, New York has once again been certified...
Understanding the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020
On December 28, 2020 the State Legislature passed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 (the "Act") which the Governor subsequently signed into law. Among other things, the Act: Stays all pending residential eviction matters through...
Can landlords evict tenants over emotional support animals?
Animals can do a lot for the humans in their lives. From giving someone daily structure because they require walks and feeding to providing companionship and affection, animals enrich the lives of the people who keep them. However, animals can also damage someone's...
Eviction mistakes to avoid in New York
Most landlords eventually have to evict tenants who do not pay rent on time or otherwise break the terms of the lease. Failure to follow the legal process for eviction in New York can prolong the process and even result in a lawsuit. Avoid these common mistakes that...
How does the eviction process work in New York?
Landlords must follow specific laws when evicting tenants in New York. Tenants must receive a chance to rectify the situation so they can retain their residence. These are the necessary legal steps New York requires to evict a tenant before the end of the lease....
Can New York landlords sue tenants for damage to a rental home?
Landlords take on a substantial amount of risk when they lease a property to a new tenant. They not only need to maintain the unit in a state fit to live in, they also need to maintain the unit with an eye on long-term value. If an individual tenant behaves...