Legal Blog And Client Alerts

As we approach year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, a dramatic change has occurred for renters and landlords in New York State.

The state legislature declined to further extend the eviction moratorium that has been in place since 2020. Under the moratorium, outside of a few exceptions, landlords were unable to evict tenants if the tenant claimed a COVID-19 hardship. 

Ending the eviction moratorium is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to addressing the struggles of landlords coming out of the pandemic.

The moratorium on evictions and foreclosures that has extended into a second year has been complex and ever evolving. My colleague, Jonathan Schechter, wrote about the impact on both landlords and tenants back in March.

None of us like to talk about our own eventual demise, but if there is one good thing to come from the pandemic, it is that it has opened the eyes of millions of Americans to the importance of having an estate plan in place.

Attorneys are often referred to as counselors. It is an especially appropriate title in today’s world, as many of the messages and calls I receive are from people needing just that – counsel.

Want to buy, sell or even visit a house in Canada? The border closing has made it next to impossible 

The Canadian government is taking safety very seriously when it comes to allowing Americans across the border for work.