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Proposed Legislation Seeks Radical Changes

By Michael Littman, Partner -- Published June 25, 2021

On June 7, 2021 a bill was introduced in the New York State Senate which may have a profound impact on the industry’s understanding of what is required to charge a “first rent” or obtain exemption following substantial rehabilitation. It has been long rumored that changes were to come. THE BILL IS NOT YET A LAW. However, it may become law in the near future.

RGB Adopts New Rent Increases

By Michael Littman, Partner -- Published June 25, 2021

On June 23, 2021, the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) approved new rent increases as follows:

Update on $2.4 Billion Dollar Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

By Michael Littman, Partner -- Published May 26, 2021

New York State’s COVID Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (“OTDA”) will administer the program and the funds are expected to start being disbursed at the end of June 2021.

Update on $2.4 Billion Dollar Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

By Michael Littman, Partner -- Published May 14, 2021

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (“OTDA) has issued a list of documents that will be required from building owners and tenants when they apply. Please note, the application portal is not yet available.

Welcome to New Associate – Jason Engelstein

By Michael Littman, Partner -- Published May 12, 2021

We are proud to welcome our newest associate, Jason Engelstein, to Sidrane, Schwartz-Sidrane, Perinbasekar & Littman, LLP.

Impact of Recent Legislation on Housing Court

By Michael Littman, Partner -- Published May 7, 2021

New Restrictions Imposed on Eviction Proceedings

On May 4, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed an amendment to the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020.

COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) of 2021

By Michael Littman, Partner -- Published April 22, 2021

A check list from Sidrane, Schwartz-Sidrane, Perinbasekar & Littman, LLP

New Notice Disclosing Tenants Rights to Reasonable Accommodations for Persons With Disabilities

By Michael Littman, Partner -- Published April 8, 2021

NEW REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION NOTICE UPDATE

On March 25, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed a new law, repealing and replacing the law he signed last year (December 2020), which required that the reasonable accommodation notice that was on the Division of Human Rights (“DHR”) website be distributed to all tenants.

No Need for Pending Eviction Proceeding

By Michael Littman, Partner -- Published April 5, 2021

FHEPS Assistance Temporarily Available

Educate Your Tenants

Tenants DO NOT currently need a pending non-payment proceeding to receive rent arrears from FHEPS. This requirement is temporarily waived until at least May 1, 2021.

DHCR Taking Too Long?

By Michael Littman, Partner -- Published January 20, 2021

FILE A MANDAMUS ACTION IN SUPREME COURT

Do you have a pending DHCR proceeding?
Have you been waiting on a decision for an unreasonable amount of time?
Do you want a decision within a certain amount of time?

If you answered YES to all of the questions above, then you should contact us and have us file a Mandamus application in Supreme Court!