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As a landlord in New York, you must follow the legal process of evicting a tenant even when you have valid reasons for wanting them out. It could be due to non-payment of rent, lease violations or an expired lease. Either way, you should do everything right to ensure...
Preparing to testify in court can be a daunting experience, but proper preparation can help you present yourself confidently and effectively. For example, your appearance in court can significantly impact how you are perceived. Dressing appropriately can help convey...
Property boundary disputes commonly cause conflict between landowners, neighbors and even businesses. The disputes occur for several reasons. A truly significant or contentious dispute could wind up in court, which may ruin or strain prior relationships. Understanding...
You may have heard that there was recently a multimillion-dollar settlement in a class action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) that would have ramifications for the housing market across the U.S. However, it’s understandable that unless...
Landlords and tenants sometimes find themselves engaged in disputes over who has to pay for general maintenance and upkeep. For instance, a landlord may try to keep a security deposit when a tenant moves out, saying that they need to fix all of the things that were...
If you are a landlord or property manager, protecting your tenants’ privacy is of utmost important. You should ensure legally compliant practices to safeguard their personal information and better ensure that their living space remains private and secure. Tenants have...
Landlords don’t like to conduct evictions. The legal process of an eviction can be complicated, messy and expensive. If a tenant is so inclined, there’s also the risk of significant property damage while the formal eviction process is followed. It’s no surprise, then,...
You or your business partner may have different goals in the future. Accordingly, you may want to leave the company. Or you may wish to retire. For this reason, it's crucial to include an exit clause in your business agreement. Here is what to know about this clause:...
A common provision that is contained in many New York business contracts, a force majeure clause absolves the parties of their contractual obligations when it applies. This clause ends a contract when events beyond the parties' control occur and materially affect...
Commercial disparagement is a business tort, also known as trade libel, slander of goods or product disparagement. It happens when someone makes false statements about a business or the product it produces, which damages the company’s reputation. It can also cause...