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What to Know about Land Use before You Build, Buy, or Appeal
Land use law shapes every property decision in New York City, from zoning classifications and development permits to variance requests, ULURP reviews, and agency appeals across all five boroughs. What surprises most of my clients is how early the land use process can go wrong. A permit denial, a missed variance window, or a misread zoning designation can cost months, sometimes years. Land use decisions in NYC are rarely straightforward, and by the time most people seek legal guidance, their options have already narrowed. If you're planning to build, purchase, or challenge a decision, understanding the full framework before you act is the single most important step you can take.
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How Does a Land Sale Agreement Affect Existing Leases?
Learn how a land sale agreement affects existing leases, tenant occupancy rights, lease assumption, and notice before closing. A land sale agreement does not automatically end existing leases when property ownership changes. A land sale agreement should clarify whether the buyer takes title subject to tenant rights, recorded leases, and lease obligations. In my experience, reviewing a land sale agreement early helps tenants preserve occupancy and avoid confusion after closing.
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How Can the Fair Housing Act Help Tenants Prove Housing Bias?
Challenging housing discrimination requires establishing that a landlord, property manager, or housing provider treated you differently based on a protected characteristic, and that this differential treatment violated federal fair housing law. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in rental housing, sales, financing, and related transactions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or familial status. Success in a discrimination claim depends on gathering documentation of the discriminatory conduct, understanding the procedural pathways available (administrative complaint, litigation, or both), and acting within applicable filing deadlines. This article walks through the practical steps tenants should consider when building a discrimination case, the defenses landlords typically raise, and the timing requirements that affect enforceability.
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How Can an EPC Lawyer Defend EPC Contract Claims?
An EPC lawyer represents parties in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contract disputes, where performance obligations, payment terms, and project delivery timelines often conflict across multiple stakeholders. EPC agreements impose strict liability for design, material sourcing, and on-time completion, making enforcement and defense highly technical. When disputes arise, the viability of a claim or defense often hinges on contract interpretation, force majeure language, and whether performance failures stem from documented site conditions or contractor negligence. This article examines the core structure of EPC disputes, defense strategies, documentation priorities, and strategic considerations for resolving conflicts in New York commercial courts and arbitration.
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EPC Contracts: Legal Guide for New York Property Owners & Managers
EPC contracts govern major energy performance and construction upgrades for property owners and managers across New York. These agreements set precise performance standards, legal liabilities, and regulatory compliance protocols for residential and commercial real estate. SJKP's attorneys help property teams structure enforceable contracts and manage compliance risks under state legal frameworks.
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How Can an EPC Attorney Protect Commercial Property Owners?
An EPC attorney specializes in engineering, procurement, and construction contracts, which govern complex commercial projects where developers, contractors, and suppliers coordinate across multiple phases and financial commitments. These agreements define who bears cost overruns, schedule delays, and performance risks. Disputes often turn on whether contract language was breached or whether a party has valid grounds to suspend work or claim damages. This article covers procedural defenses and practical safeguards landlords and property owners should evaluate when disputes arise, including notice requirements, documentation standards, and timing considerations that can affect your ability to recover or enforce remedies.
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