Unfortunately, many attorneys representing commercial tenants do not do their “homework” when it comes to ferreting out defects in the Landlord’s case, whether it be defects in the Notices served, or in the Petition itself, or in the service of such papers; and are not aggressive enough in timely serving appropriate motions to dismiss the […]

The laws that affect businesses in New York are always changing, and in 2025, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concerns will be very important. At Ssutton Law Firm, we know that for any business litigation attorney in New York, keeping up with current developments isn’t just an advantage —it’s a must. ESG is no longer […]

Although a commercial tenants lack some fundamental protections afforded to residential tenants, this does not mean that commercial tenants have no rights with regard to conditions and services. If conditions get bad enough, and this does happen, a commercial tenant is entitled to break their lease; for example, if the building is destroyed or damaged without fault […]

When landlords engage in behaviors that are intended to force a tenant out of his or her apartment or to cause a tenant to give up their rights under the rent laws, the tenants are entitled to legal recourse. No landlord may interfere with a tenant’s privacy or quiet enjoyment of their home. Harassment is […]

What sets our firm apart? Dealing with any kind of legal matter can be daunting. When you are up against major commercial landlords, other businesses or other large firms, it may feel overwhelming. At theLaw Office of Steven R. Sutton, we also understand that you cannot drop everything related to your work to deal with […]

Unfortunately, many lawyers hired to review commercial leases confine their representation to a cursory review of the Lease and Rider, and typically Good-Guy Guaranty, and tell their client where to sign and advise them how much it will cost in terms of the first month’s rent, and security deposit, and maybe give them some insight […]

Landlord-tenant disputes are common in New York, but legislation over the past generation has attempted to make clear when landlords are authorized to evict their tenants. “Part of the problem,” according to Michael McKee, associate director of the New York State Tenants and Neighbors Coalition, “is that tenants don’t know the rules.” 1983 saw New […]