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The Surrogate Court Department at our firm concentrates on assisting residential landlords and cooperative buildings in appointments of administrators for deceased lessees who died without wills, when possession cannot be obtained otherwise. Typical work for a client includes obtaining a certified death certificate; facilitating research on and contact with the family of a deceased lessee […]

The law firm of Novick Edelstein Pomerantz has many years of experience and knowledge in the area of Co-Op and Condominium disputes. Cases in co-ops may include the failure of a shareholder to pay maintenance or other violations of the proprietary lease. Often the owner of a co-op or condominium has leased the premises to […]

The Bankruptcy Department at Novick Edelstein Pomerantz typically involves appearances in Federal Bankruptcy Court after tenants declare bankruptcy either prior to or in the context of a landlord-tenant summary proceeding. The attorneys for Novick Edelstein Pomerantz have many years of experience in Bankruptcy Court where motions must often be made to vacate stays imposed by […]

The Closing Department of Novick Edelstein Pomerantz represents both purchasers and sellers of real property throughout New York City and its surrounding counties. The attorneys of Novick Edelstein Pomerantz provide representation in all stages of the typical real estate transaction from contract negotiations to the closing of title. Our representation at closings ranges from single-family […]

Most landlord-tenant relationships are governed by written leases. The law firm of Novick Edelstein Pomerantz has drafted and reviewed countless residential and commercial leases. Disputes often arise as to the interpretation of lease clauses and whether or not a tenant has violated a substantial obligation of the tenancy. Such violations can include non-payment of rent […]

In Housing Court, a tenant has the ability to commence a case against a landlord for repairs in an apartment. The HP part of the Housing Court has jurisdiction to hear these tenant-initiated cases. In addition, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development can commence cases for building-wide violations, failure to provide heat/hot water, and […]

In addition to Housing Court, various Federal, State and City agencies have jurisdiction over landlord-tenant disputes. Please contact us to discuss any matter you may have pending in front of an administrative agency. The Division of Housing and Community and various issues concerning the Rent Stabilization Code. The attorneys of Novick Edelstein Pomerantz regularly appear […]

A holdover may be commenced against a commercial tenant for nonpayment, if the lease allows for it. A holdover case, by its very nature, is difficult and highly technical because a landlord is seeking a Court Order for a tenant’s eviction. Several grounds for a holdover case include non-primary residence, illegal subletting, expiration of tha […]

A non-payment action is commenced by a landlord to collect unpaid rent from either a commercial or residential tenant. Even if a tenant has not been paying his or her rent. The ultimate desired outcome for a landlord on a non-payment case is either payment or possession. A non-payment case is initiated by a rent […]

Whether you are using the courts to achieve your business goals, or defending a significant damage claim, our team has the experience you need. At Novick Edelstein Pomerantz, P.C., we effectively defend as well as prosecute and mediate claims. We provide you with clear advice from seasoned litigators to resolve your disputes. We are problem […]