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Condominium & HOA Law
June 2, 2026
Local Law 97 Is Now in Effect: What NYC Condo and Co-op Boards Need to Know
NYC's most ambitious building emissions law has moved from planning to active penalty enforcement. Fines of $268 per metric ton are now being assessed, and many boards may not realize they are already on the hook for 2026 filings.
Read More →June 2, 2026
The Limits of Board Fining Authority: Why Arbitrary Fines Often Cannot Be Collected
Board fining authority is real, but it is not unlimited. Under New York case law, fines that are arbitrary, disproportionate, or imposed without proper process are often unenforceable, which means boards that fine carelessly may not be able to collect at all. Here is what every board needs to understand before issuing a fine.
Read More →May 8, 2026
Collecting Unpaid Common Charges and Assessments: What Condo and HOA Boards Need to Know
Unpaid common charges and assessments strain budgets and create legal obligations for boards that many are not aware of. Most governing documents require boards to act once a delinquency reaches a certain age. Here is what condo and HOA boards need to know about Small Claims Court, Civil Court, and why legal counsel matters at every step.
Read More →Landlord-Tenant Law
June 2, 2026
NYC Rent Freeze on the Horizon: What Landlords of Rent-Stabilized Buildings Need to Watch
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board is heading toward a June 2026 final vote that could result in a 0% increase on lease renewals for nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments. Here is what landlords need to understand before that vote comes down.
Read More →May 25, 2026
Good Cause Eviction Law: What NYC Landlords Must Know Two Years In
Two years in, New York's Good Cause Eviction Law is producing real Housing Court decisions with real consequences for landlords. Defective notices and boilerplate pleadings are getting cases dismissed before they reach the merits. Here is what every NYC landlord needs to know.
Read More →Complex Litigation & Trial Practice
May 19, 2026
When Insurance Companies Underpay: How New York Auto Body Shops Are Fighting Back in Court
New York's General Business Law Section 349 gives auto body shops a powerful tool against insurers who systematically underpay repair claims. A series of Staten Island cases shows how the theory works and what shops need to know to pursue it.
Read More →Real Estate
June 2, 2026
When Ownership Is Challenged: Title Fraud, Deed Disputes, and Real Estate Litigation in New York
A fraudulent deed transfer or undiscovered title defect can unravel a property owner's rights overnight. Learn how these disputes arise in New York, what a quiet title action involves, and why timing matters when ownership is challenged.
Read More →May 27, 2026
When Co-Owners Can't Agree: Partition Actions and Property Disputes in New York
Co-owning property in New York can start with the best intentions. But when co-owners disagree on whether to sell, hold, or manage a property, the courts may be the only way forward. Here is what a partition action looks like and when it becomes necessary.
Read More →Environmental Law & Land Use
June 1, 2026
New York's Environmental Justice Law Is Now in Effect: What It Means for Overburdened Communities
New York's Environmental Justice Siting Law takes effect June 12, 2026, requiring agencies to evaluate pollution burdens on overburdened communities before approving new projects. Nearly half of NYC's census tracts qualify as Disadvantaged Communities. Here is what the law means for residents and what legal options exist when the damage is already done.
Read More →May 25, 2026
Long Island's Forever Chemical Crisis: What Residents Need to Know About PFAS Contamination
Long Island relies on a single underground aquifer for its entire water supply, and that aquifer is contaminated with PFAS forever chemicals linked to cancer and serious illness. A new wave of lawsuits filed in 2026 is raising urgent questions about accountability. Here is what residents need to know.
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