by robschlackman@gmail.com | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, State Law
On April 20, 2024, New York enacted the Good Cause Eviction Law, significantly curtailing a landlord’s ability to evict tenants. Under this law, landlords are prohibited from removing a tenant, or not renewing their lease, unless there is good cause shown. Landlords...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | May 15, 2024 | Blog, State Law
The New York State Legislature has recently passed legislation to combat the recent uptick in squatters in New York. RPAPL §711 has been amended to clearly hold that squatters are not tenants under the law. A squatter is a person who enters onto or intrudes upon real...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Oct 10, 2023 | Blog, State Law
When it comes to buying homes in New York State, purchasers tend to hear the terms “buyer beware” or “caveat emptor”. Under New York State law, a seller of residential real property either has to answer a forty-eight-question disclosure or they could “opt out” of...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Apr 6, 2023 | Blog, State Law
Employment Law compliance is a top priority of federal, state and local governments seeking to protect the rights of employees. Community Associations that have direct employees are obligated to ensure that — just like any other employer — they are in compliance with...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Jan 5, 2023 | Blog, Boards, Litigation, State Law
Recently, Taylor, Eldridge & Endres Associate Attorneys, Melissa Schlactus and Beth Gazes, spoke to members and colleagues of the Suffolk County Bar Association. Recently, Taylor, Eldridge & Endres Associate Attorneys, Melissa Schlactus and Beth Gazes, spoke...
by robschlackman@gmail.com | Jun 10, 2022 | Blog, Litigation, State Law
Many of you might recall that in March 2021, a new State law was enacted requiring landlords to provide notice to tenants of their rights to request reasonable modifications and accommodations pursuant to the State’s Human Rights Law. You might also recall that this...
