The New York Times asked Real Estate Attorney David A. Kaminsky, Esq. a legal question concerning a New York City co-op resident whose neighbor has a hoarding issue.
Can My Landlord Put Locks in My Apartment That I Can’t Open?
Insurance Questions Related to COVID-19 Losses Are a Hot Topic
There have been many claims that have been rejected already, but which may be reviewed and even litigated in court…
The Kids Upstairs Have Cabin Fever. Is There Any Way to Stop the Noise?
Q: I live in a rental building in Harlem and have always worked from home. Since the start of the pandemic, the family directly above me has been home, too, with two young children. Now that winter is here, they never seem to go out. I can hear running, jumping and shouting. Normally, I’d work at Read More »
Rent & Lease-Break Issues During COVID-19 – Attorney Advertising
We are getting many calls from the real estate industry and the public at large on payment and collection of rent issues- lease-breaks, rent defaults, personal guarantees, business shut-downs, escape to parents’ house in the suburbs, grifter roommates, etc., etc. and we are up to date on the daily changing picture. Many of these situations Read More »
Suburban/Country Homes Are Gaining Attention Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus Concerns
Many people have expressed interest in renting and/or buying suburban and country homes, either as a second or primary residence. David A. Kaminsky & Associates P.C. is extremely experienced in selling your city apartment, and then helping you buy your suburban or country home. We are familiar with Long Island, including Nassau, Suffolk, Hamptons, North Read More »
Small Claims Court in New York City
An important change to Small Claims Court in New York City has recently been very quietly enacted, which is the increase of the jurisdictional limit to the amount of a Small Claims lawsuit from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00. This is a change that has been discussed for a long time but has finally come to fruition. Read More »
Non-Residential Tenant Harassment Law
As most of you are aware, a large part of our practice is representing Landlords and Tenants involved with commercial property. It is a common complaint of commercial tenants that their Landlords are “harassing” them in an effort to force them out of their space because their rent is “under market.” It is certainly possible Read More »
Why Some People May Feel That Airbnb is Good for New York Landlords
I had previously written an article on Airbnb and I received feedback that some felt my article was one sided against Airbnb; here I have come up with some reasons why Airbnb is good for New York landlords; I am certain you can think of additional reasons as to why participating in Airbnb activities is Read More »
Many people think that Airbnb is harmless
To all those who wonder why Airbnb is problematic for landlords and for tenants, I have created lists that will help you understand the difficulties and implications linked to this type of rental. Please read the following lists: 1. Increased traffic causes increased wear and tear and damage. 2. Insurance issues, in that landlord’s insurance Read More »