The landscape of landlord-tenant law in New York is constantly evolving, and property owners need to stay informed to safeguard their interest and to avoid expensive legal disputes. One of the most important current changes impacting residential landlords is the Good Cause Eviction Law, which went into effect in April 2024. At Ssutton Law Firm, […]

Most commercial deals and relationships are based on contracts. But what happens when those deals fall through? You have a big choice to make when promises aren’t kept and commitments aren’t met: should you go to mediation or file a lawsuit right away?  As your dedicated contract dispute attorney at Ssutton Law Firm, we know […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The typical commercial lease runs for 3 to 5 years, and for retail leases, the term usually runs from 5 to 10 years since the location is essential for the tenant’s success. Without a provision for a lease renewal in a lease, a landlord may ask a tenant to leave at the end of the […]