Landlord/Tenant

New York Attorney for Landlords and Tenants

New York's landlord/tenant laws are among the most complex and detailed in the nation. To make sure you know how the laws affect you in your particular situation, contact the landlord/tenant lawyers at Costello & Costello, PC in Brooklyn.

Our real estate lawyers give personal attention to each case because we know how important landlord/tenant issues can be to the people involved. If you are a tenant leasing a home or business space or if you are a landlord who depends on income from leased property, we can help you. Since 1959, we have handled the full range of residential and commercial landlord/tenant issues in New York and New Jersey:

• Lease drafting and review
• Lease negotiations
• Eviction
• Breach of habitability
• Security deposits
• Utility bills
• Landlord liens
• Subleases and assignments
• Collection actions
• Rent control cases
• Rent stabilization cases
• Illegal apartment cases
• Holdover proceedings
• Non payment proceedings
• Licensee cases
• Multiple dwellings
• Single apartment
• Squatters

Whether you are a tenant concerned about your home or a landlord concerned about your income-producing property, our real estate lawyers can help you understand the law and your rights.

• Landlords with multiple rentals: If you are a landlord who has multiple rentals, then you likely need the services of a landlord/tenant attorney on a regular basis. Trust in our legal services for landlords.
• Landlords with one or two rentals: If you are a homeowner who relies on the rent to help pay the bills, we can help. We know how important it is to have that steady income. At our firm, you can be assured of personal service focused on income production for landlords.
• Commercial landlord/tenant cases: Commercial landlord/tenant disputes in New York City are far different from residential landlord/tenant cases. We will make sure your leases are drawn correctly to protect your interests and limit your exposure to costly litigation.
• Rent control and rent stabilization: New York rent control and rent stabilization rules are complex, often mind-boggling rules for landlords and tenants to understand. Disputes over rent-controlled or rent-stabilized apartments can be complex and overwhelming. If you are in a dispute over an apartment or apartments that are subject to rent control or rent stabilization (or if you don't know whether or not an apartment is subject to rent control or rent stabilization), then you need an attorney who is experienced in landlord/tenant law.
• Illegal apartments: Illegal apartments can be "basement apartments" or "attic apartments." Such cases present a variety of issues for landlords as well as tenants. If you are in a dispute involving an illegal apartment, you need the experience of a landlord/tenant lawyer.
• Holdover proceedings: In holdover proceedings, the landlord asks the court to return possession of the property to the landlord. Depending upon the circumstances, this may or may not be the best available option. Talk to an experienced real estate lawyer.
• Non-payment proceedings: In non-payment proceedings, the landlord sues the tenant for the rent. If the tenant pays, the tenant can stay. Depending upon the circumstances, non-payment proceedings may be the landlord's only option.

If you have questions about landlord/tenant law in New York, e-mail our law firm. We will usually respond within 24 hours.

The law firm of Costello & Costello, PC has served clients from our Bensonhurst office at 59th Street and 20th Avenue since 1959. Contact us for a free initial consultation at our offices in Brooklyn, New Jersey, or Staten Island. We look forward to talking with you.