Discrimination Laws Protect Unemployed NY Tenants and Those with COVID-19 

New York landlords cannot discriminate against or evict tenants because they, or someone who they reside with, have contracted COVID-19, once had COVID-19 or are merely suspected of having or once had COVID-19.  Similarly, landlords cannot treat tenants unfairly or differently because they are from, or appear to be from, a country with a serious […]

CARES Act Eviction Moratorium

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) mandates an eviction moratorium until July 25, 2020 which: restricts landlords of covered properties from filing new eviction actions for non-payment of rent; prohibits charging fees, penalties, or other charges to the tenant related to such nonpayment of rent. Prohibits landlords from evicting  tenants after […]

Probating a Will

Probating a Will

Probating a Will is the first step in any estate administration. The Executor must locate the original Will to file with the Surrogate’s Court along with the will witnesses’ affidavits, notices of probate, and the petition for probate. Probating a Will Each county in New York has a Surrogate’s  Court that handles the probate of Wills […]