If you have a co-op and cannot resolve a dispute with the Board of Directors, knowing who to sue is important. Co-ops are run by a Board of Directors elected by the co-op’s shareholders. In the event of a lawsuit, shareholders often look to bring an action against the co-op, the Board and/or individual board … Read more
In 2019, the New York State Legislature enacted the “Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act” (UPHPA), also known as RPAPL § 993. It is intended to prevent families from losing “heirs property” through forced sales by imposing certain requirements. This situation arises when a non-family member buys an interest in property co-owned by family members. … Read more
New York’s “Good Cause Eviction” Law was enacted in April 2024 and was intended to protect tenants from evictions or non-renewals of their leases of unregulated rental housing. The law is codified in New York’s Real Property Law (RPL) and the most relevant portions are found at Article 6-A and between sections 231-c and 232-c … Read more
In many construction and renovation projects, property owners hire a general contractor who is the primary point of contact for the job. The general contractor, in turn, brings in subcontractors, materials suppliers and other parties as needed. The property owner pays the general contractor, and the general contractor then gives the others the money they … Read more
Co-tenants own real property together, with each co-tenant having an “equal right to possess and enjoy” the property as if they owned it alone. However, in certain situations, a co-tenant can use the doctrine of adverse possession to become the sole owner of the real property, eliminating the interest of the co-tenant. Adverse possession is … Read more
The New York Lien Law permits contractors or individuals who provide services and/or materials to a construction project to file a mechanic’s lien against the real property in the event they do not receive payment. However, the filing must meet certain statutory requirements or the mechanic’s lien will be cancelled by the court. In a … Read more