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Your Rights Against Eviction as a Tenant in New York State
If your landlord threatens to evict you, you might feel like they have all the power. But New York State law contains many rights for tenants that you might be able to use to fight back. The rent isn't 'late' for five days For example, state law does not consider a...
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Attorney Bradley D. Schnur Again Quoted in Newsday Article Concerning Expiration of Eviction Moratorium
Landlords have filed relatively few eviction cases on Long Island throughout the pandemic. Roughly 4,900 eviction cases were filed in 2021, compared to 6,500 in 2020 and nearly 14,600 in 2019, according to the state Office of Court Administration. Property...
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Lawyers of Distinction Certifies Bradley D. Schnur, Esq. as a Distinguished Member for 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2022 Lawyers of Distinction Certifies Bradley D. Schnur, Esq. as a Distinguished Member for 2022 The Lawyers of Distinction is pleased to announce that Attorney Bradley D. Schnur, Esq. of Jericho, New York has once again been certified as...
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A Hotel/Motel “Guest” Becomes a “Tenant” After Staying at the Hotel/Motel for 30 Consecutive Days Without Checking Out
In general, if a person stays at a hotel or motel they are considered a "guest" of that facility and can be asked (or even forced) to leave (by Management or the Police) if they refuse to pay for use of the room or otherwise violate the policies of the hotel or motel....
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The Landlord-Tenant (Eviction) Courts ARE Open and Operating
The Landlord-Tenant (Eviction) Courts ARE Open and Operating There is a misconception that the New York Landlord-Tenant (Eviction) Courts are closed and an eviction case cannot be commenced (or if previously commenced, cannot move forward). This is certainly not the...
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New York State to Launch Homeowner Assistance Fund in January
Beginning January 3, 2022, New York State will begin accepting applications for the New York State Housing Assistance Fund (HAF) Program. The intention of this program is to help homeowners who are at risk of default, foreclosure or displacement as a result of a...
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Covid-19 Eviction Moratorium Does Not Apply in Many “Post-Foreclosure Eviction” Situations
In April 2021, Respondents in a Nassau County "post-foreclosure" eviction case filed a "Tenant's Declaration of Hardship During the COVID-19 Pandemic" with the Court. The Petitioner subsequently filed a Motion with the Court seeking to invalidate the Hardship...
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Nassau County District Court Opens Commercial Landlord Tenant (Eviction) Part
In an effort to alleviate the back log of cases, on September 13, 2021 the Nassau County District Court opened a Commercial Landlord Tenant (Eviction) part dedicated to hearing commercial eviction cases (both non-payment and holdover matters). This part operates at...
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Tips for interacting with debt collectors
If you have fallen behind on an auto loan, a mortgage or a credit card bill, there is a chance that you'll be contacted by a New York debt collection firm. Although it may be scary to think about receiving a phone call from a debt collector, it's important to remember...
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When can landlords increase rent?
If a landlord in New York has an issue with a tenant, they might think about raising their rent in the middle of their current lease. Since the landlord owns the property, it might seem safe to assume that they can charge whatever they want. However, the law isn't on...
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