Sitio web en Español: 

24/7/365 Emergency Hotline: 631-348-1702

Group Photo
group-photo-2024
slide-image-4-mcguire-pelaez-bennet-badge
previous arrow
next arrow

24/7/365 Emergency Hotline: 631-348-1702

If you have been arrested, or in case of an emergency, our attorneys can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 631-348-1702.

Category: Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Brookhaven Votes to Penalize Short-Term House Rentals

The Brookhaven Town Board has decided to adopt a measure that permits Brookhaven Town to assess fines of up to $6,000, including a term of incarceration of up to six months, for those who rent their homes for fewer than 4 weeks at a time.  This recently adopted measure also makes it illegal to rent out swimming pools separately from a house. Some Fire Island communities are exempt from this new measure because of the prevalence of rental housing.  This new legislation continues a steady trend on Long Island of imposing more restrictions on short-term house rentals.  Short term rental companies and landlords face numerous challenges on Long Island.  On the North fork, for example, towns and villages are stepping up enforcement against owners who allow guests to stay fewer than 14 days.  Some officials are employing the use of artificial intelligence to police online listings or collect rental taxes.  It is meant to crack down on the growing trend of people who rent out their homes through services such as Airbnb, which has sometimes resulted in disruptive or destructive behavior by renters.

Continue reading “Brookhaven Votes to Penalize Short-Term House Rentals”

Landlords Rush to Evict Tenants, Even After Receiving Rental Assistance

With New York’s moratorium on residential evictions now expired, landlords have been rushing to evict non-paying tenants across the state. While this was sadly predictable, what is less predictable is that some landlords are going forward with evictions even against tenants who have been approved for rental assistance. As a result, tenants are facing legal troubles as they try to prove in court that they should not be evicted, even as their landlords try to throw them out of their homes.

Continue reading “Landlords Rush to Evict Tenants, Even After Receiving Rental Assistance”

NYS Eviction Moratorium Expires, Creating Fears of Homelessness

New York State’s moratorium on evictions came to an end on Saturday, January 15, expiring after being in place for nearly two years. For landlords, the end of the eviction moratorium marks an end to a policy that forced them to keep non-paying tenants in their apartments for up to a year and a half. For tenants, however, the end of the moratorium potentially marks the beginning of a wave of evictions that will cause homelessness to spike across the state. Continue reading “NYS Eviction Moratorium Expires, Creating Fears of Homelessness”

What Happens When a Landlord Tries to Evict a Tenant?

In New York, a landlord cannot evict a tenant from their rented space simply because they failed to pay rent. There is an involved legal process that must go forward before someone can be forced out of an apartment or other rented space. But what exactly is this process, and what happens when a landlord attempts to evict a tenant?

Continue reading “What Happens When a Landlord Tries to Evict a Tenant?”

What is a Tenant’s Right to Quiet Enjoyment?

Tenants have a number of legal protections against potential abuses by their landlords, and one of those protections is known as the right of quiet enjoyment. This right is a crucial part of protecting the privacy and comfort of tenants, and it can become a serious issue when a landlord violates this right. But what exactly is the right of quiet enjoyment, and what can you do if your landlord violates it?

Continue reading “What is a Tenant’s Right to Quiet Enjoyment?”

What You Need to Know About the Warranty of Habitability

The warranty of habitability is the formal name for one of the most basic rights every tenant has: the right to live in a safe and comfortable environment. When landlords violate this right, whether negligently or maliciously, they can cause serious harm, and begin a potentially major legal conflict. Here are a few things you need to know about the warranty of habitability:

Continue reading “What You Need to Know About the Warranty of Habitability”

Five Ways Landlords Illegally Harass Their Tenants

Tenants have the right to quiet enjoyment, which means they are legally allowed to remain in their rented spaces without fear of harassment or intrusion until they have been formally evicted. However, that does not stop some landlords from trying to harass their tenants out of their apartments, hoping to avoid the legal problems of seeking an eviction by forcing them to leave of their own accord. Here are five ways landlords may illegally harass their tenants into leaving their apartments:

Continue reading “Five Ways Landlords Illegally Harass Their Tenants”

New York Eviction Moratorium Extended Until January 15

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law that will extend the state’s moratorium on residential evictions until January 15, 2022. This extension is seen as a benefit to tenants who were facing eviction when the state’s moratorium was set to expire, leading to potential evictions for thousands of New Yorkers. However, for some, the measure is seen as a disappointing effort that does little to address the underlying issues behind the looming eviction crisis. Continue reading “New York Eviction Moratorium Extended Until January 15”

How Landlords Try to Avoid Refunding Your Security Deposit

It is common practice for landlords to require their tenants to pay a security deposit as part of their lease agreement. In theory, the security deposit is only meant to cover costs for cleaning and repair, and any unspent amount of the deposit should be returned at the end of the lease. However, some landlords will go to great lengths to make sure they can keep a tenant’s security deposit, including using these potentially illegal methods: Continue reading “How Landlords Try to Avoid Refunding Your Security Deposit”

Five Issues to Watch Out For in Your Lease Agreement

The lease agreement is an essential part of establishing the relationship between a landlord and their tenants, but it is also a common source of strife. Tenants, in particular, often do not realize the potential problems in their lease agreements until it is too late. Here are five things you should look out for in your lease agreement, if you want to avoid potential legal problems down the line: Continue reading “Five Issues to Watch Out For in Your Lease Agreement”

Reviews

Excellent
4.8
See all reviews
review us on
Justin Hicks
Hands down the hardest working and most professional attorney I have ever had on retainer. Mary Pelaez is incredible and is worth every penny she charges. Do yourself a favor and only hire the best!
Response from the owner:Thank you Mr. Hicks for taking the time to let us know you were happy. It was our pleasure to represent you.
Jasson Cubias
Recommend
michelle lituma
My Laywer Bennett was the best and always had a way to explained things in a way I understood. He also got my case dismissed! Best experience (:
Mike W
I began using this firm for various legal challenges when I first opened my business 25 years ago. Over the years they have stood by me with all my legal issues. I was always able to move forward knowing this competent team of lawyers had my back.
Jonny Giron
Muy buenos abogados penalistas los recomiendo a ojos serrados
Sandra Fantasia
I’ve used these attorneys for 2 traffic tickets and I am very pleased with the outcome. Would highly recommend going to see them for any traffic ticket matters! Would definitely use them again if needed.
js_loader
Skip to content