Real Estate Law Practice Areas

Landlord and Tenant Disputes

The Trusted Landlord Tenant Lawyer in NYC

In landlord and tenant disputes, our firm advocates for the rights of landlords and property owners. We possess extensive expertise in rent regulatory laws, including:

  • Rent Stabilization Laws and Code
  • Rent Control
  • Affordable Housing Laws
  • The Loft Law

By staying updated on the evolving regulatory landscape, we provide informed guidance to our clients throughout the judicial process in Housing Court, Civil Court, or Supreme Court, enabling them to make well-informed decisions on landlord tenant litigation.

We simplify the complex web of Rent Control, Rent Stabilization, Affordable Housing and the Loft Law, which predominantly favor tenants and pose challenges for property owners and managing agents. Even in complex circumstances such as those found in luxury decontrol or J51 and 421-a disputes, our firm excels in helping owners maximize profits through pioneering strategies and techniques.

Comprehensive Landlord Tenant Litigation Services

Our attorneys possess substantial experience representing owners and landlords in both commercial and residential disputes. We skillfully handle non-payment and holdover proceedings, addressing various grounds such as:

  • Owner Occupancy
  • Non-Primary Residence
  • Illegal Subletting
  • Nuisance
  • Objectionable Conduct
  • Lease Defaults

We also handle issues related to rights of succession, illusory tenancy, exercised options, and interpretation of additional rent provisions.

BBG also provides fulsome owner representation in the area of tenant and government initiated “HP Proceedings” concerning:

With an in-depth understanding of the law and extensive industry experience, we effectively resolve these disputes both in and out of court. Whatever your problem may be, our lawyers have the expertise to solve it on the first attempt.

Why Work With BBG for Your Landlord Tenant Disputes?

Since 1989, BBG has been the go-to law firm for New York City property owners, specializing in tenant dispute litigation.

With three decades of experience, we have honed our skills to navigate the complex and unique challenges of New York real estate. Our team of transactional, regulatory, administrative, and litigation attorneys provides top-notch advocacy and counseling in all aspects of real estate.

Whether it’s negotiating complex transactions, advising on development plans, guiding cooperative and condominium boards, representing clients in courts and administrative agencies, or navigating New York’s intricate rent regulatory scheme, we offer creative and effective solutions for our clients’ landlord tenant litigation needs.

Our expertise serves a diverse range of clients, including large developers, institutional investors, small property owners, and individuals. We are committed to delivering personalized and practical guidance, tailored to each client’s concerns.

As a result of our extensive experience, we have formed partnerships with real estate industry groups, trade associations, and leaders. We are not just legal tacticians; we are dedicated advocates for the rights of property owners. Our knowledge spans the entire real estate landscape, and our attorneys personally serve each client with loyalty, respect, and dignity.

A Landlord Tenant Dispute Attorney With a Track Record of Success

“We at the World Wide Group have depended on the advice of the partners and associates of Belkin Burden and Goldman for over 25 years. They have successfully guided us through tenant litigation, DHCR issues, tenant buyouts; as well as, providing us critical advice as we put together multiple complex assemblages. I appreciate their judgment and integrity, consistently informing us of the risks and rewards of our strategies. Most importantly they are accessible, the attorneys at BBG have an impressive understanding of the urgencies of developing and managing real estate in New York City’s unforgiving market.” – Richard Lebow, The World Wide Group

Here at BBG, not only are we effective litigators and negotiators for our clients, we are also a trusted resource.

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