Skilled legal advocacy in New York Landlord-Tenant matters

Graubard Miller advocates for our clients in landlord/tenant matters in Civil Court, Supreme Court and appellate courts. We handle commercial and residential holdover proceedings as well as commercial nonpayment proceedings, and contract and lease disputes. We provide defense against claims of rent overcharge and harassment in proceedings and class actions. We also challenge determinations by governmental agencies, such as DHCR, in article 78 proceedings. Our litigation experience and in-depth knowledge of landlord/tenant law and rent regulation enables us to counsel our clients and provide a focused approach to achieve our clients’ objectives, whether through negotiation or litigation.

We can assist you with nearly any landlord-tenant issue you may be facing, including those related to:

• Administrative appeals and Article 78 proceedings
• Commercial nonpayment proceedings
• Contract and lease disputes
• Residential and commercial holdover proceedings on issues including options to renew, illegal subletting, nonprimary residence, owner occupancy and succession
• Trials and appeals

Graubard Miller also represents property owners challenging orders of governmental agencies, such as the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR).