Although safely sequestered with his wife and dog at a secret location, David is continuing to represent his clients and take on new matters. He is available via email and telephone. Email is david@davidfrazerlaw.com . As for the phone, just call the main number [212.285.1300] and leave a message. David will get back to you […]
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Loft Tenants: You May Not Have to Pay Rent!
As noted in an earlier post, the loss of income and/or a job as the result of COVID-19 does not relieve a tenant of the obligation to pay rent. Tenants in units covered by the Loft Law, however, may have a legal way to withhold rent. The Loft Law and Loft Board rules require owners […]
Do I have to pay rent? Can I break my lease?
These are the most pressing questions asked by tenants in this crazy COVID-19 world. The short answer to both questions, for both residential and commercial tenants, is: not without the landlord’s consent. However, as noted below, negotiation may be possible. For residential tenants, a sudden cessation of income due to job loss is not a […]
Covid-19 Update for Tenants
These are strange and troubling times. This post will explain how the stay-at-home and social distancing mandates impact tenants with pending or contemplated legal proceedings. All evictions, residential and commercial, are stayed for at least 90 days [June 17, 2020]. This means if you are under a court order to vacate by a certain date […]
David Protects Client’s Live/Work Loft
In Glebow Realty Associates v Dietrich, 2020 NY Slip Op 50192(U) (Civ.Ct. NY Co.), the landlord brought an eviction proceeding against David’s client based on the expiration of a supposedly “commercial” lease. In fact, although the lease was nominally commercial, it was always known and understood that the tenant would reside as well as work […]
