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Carl J. Muraco
12 minutes ago2 min read
Tenant Refusing to Sign Renewal Lease: Rent Stabilized Unit
If a property or unit is rent stabilized that means that the building is subject to the rent stabilization law. Typically a property is...


Carl J. Muraco
Feb 122 min read
Surrender Agreements: a great way to avoid litigation.
A surrender agreement is completed with the occupant giving keys to the owner. Many landlords and tenants call me asking how can I avoid...


Carl J. Muraco
Feb 112 min read
Small landlords- representing yourself has become DANGEROUS.
Hiring a Landlord attorney or a landlord lawyer? Do I need an attorney? In New York unless you are an entity you do not "need" an...

Carl J. Muraco
Jun 23, 20243 min read
Understanding the Eviction Process in New York: A Guide for Landlords
Navigating the intricate legal realm of eviction can be challenging for landlords. The process of eviction in New York is governed by...


Carl J. Muraco
Jun 18, 20242 min read
Commercial Leasing Agreement aka a commercial lease and Commercial leasing attorney
Commercial leases are very different from residential leases in that the courts allow the parties of a commercial lease to steer their...


Carl J. Muraco
Jun 3, 20242 min read
I have a Bad Tenant, What are my options?
Bad tenant? What type of proceeding should I start?


Carl J. Muraco
May 30, 20243 min read
Squatter, Licensee or Tenant
Squatter, licensee or tenant. How to evict the occupant in my unit.


Carl J. Muraco
May 18, 20243 min read
I am a Small Landlord, can I evict?
Article 6A, Good Cause Eviction has created an "exemption" for "small landlords". A small landlord is defined is as an owner who has 10...


Carl J. Muraco
May 15, 20243 min read
GOOD CAUSE EVICTION: WHAT IS IT?
Good Cause Eviction is a law that was passed on April 20, 2024 that affects many owners whom units were formerly free-market units but...
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