In New York, the law doesn’t technically require that a commercial lease attorney be involved in drafting a lease. Any two parties with legal capacity can sit down and write a binding contract, provided it adheres to fundamental contract principles. But here is where the technicality ends and common sense must take over. The stakes […]

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 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, […]

New York City’s real estate is a beast of its own – dynamic, complicated, and full of particular demanding situations. Whether you are buying your dream brownstone, investing in commercial properties, or navigating a difficult lease, the stakes are always high. That’s why having a seasoned real estate attorney by your side isn’t just a […]

Imagine starting your ideal company only to see a badly worded lease lead it to fall apart. This happens more often than you would believe. A commercial lease dispute is a comprehensive plan for your company’s occupation, therefore defining the rights and obligations of both landlord and tenant.   Let’s break down the reasons why those […]

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 […]