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 […]

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 […]

You may be forced to disclose certain problems with your home when you intend to sell it. Otherwise, you may be charged with fraudulently hiding flaws in your home. In general, you are only required to disclose to buyers what you yourself are aware of concerning potential problems with your home. This does not obligate […]

It is often the case that renters and tenants need to move out before their lease is up. This breaks or violates the terms of the lease which also stipulates that the landlord cannot raise the monthly rent during the term of the lease. There are several justifiable reasons for breaking a lease in New […]

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 […]