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When Housing Court Litigation Lasts Years: The Financial Impact on Property Owners
A recent Brooklyn case has drawn attention to the significant financial burden prolonged landlord-tenant disputes can place on property owners. According to reports, a Park Slope landlord claims that a years-long dispute involving rent-stabilization and occupancy issues has resulted in more than $300,000 in lost rent, legal fees, and related expenses. The story highlights a reality many NYC property owners face: housing disputes can become lengthy, costly, and disruptive. Del

azoulayweiss
Jun 241 min read


Why are thousands of NYC apartments still sitting vacant?
New York City continues to see thousands of rent-stabilized apartments remain vacant across the five boroughs. Many property owners argue that rising renovation costs, increased operating expenses, and strict rent regulations have made it financially difficult to restore and re-rent certain units. At the same time, lawmakers and tenant advocates continue pushing for stronger tenant protections and increased pressure on owners to return apartments to the market. For NYC landlo

azoulayweiss
May 282 min read


New York’s 'Good Cause' Eviction Law
New York’s Good Cause Eviction Law took effect in April 2024 and significantly changed the legal landscape for residential landlords and tenants across the state. The law places new limits on when a landlord may remove a tenant, establishes notice and lease renewal requirements, and restricts rent increases for many market rate apartments in New York City and in other municipalities that choose to opt into the law. Although the legislation includes a number of exemptions, th

azoulayweiss
Apr 34 min read
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