In a summary nonpayment eviction proceeding commenced against a residential tenant who had failed to pay rent for over a year, the tenant’s attorney sought leave to conduct discovery of documents and correspondence related to a misplaced defense, asserting that the building’s owner was barred from collecting rent for the duration of time the building Full Article…
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Motion to Dismiss Clients’ Claims for Unpaid Commissions and Civil Rights Violations in Federal Court
In a wide-ranging case involving a real estate brokerage’s failure to pay commissions owed to one broker, and the brokerage’s racial discrimination against a real estate agent, religious discrimination against the broker, and retaliation against the broker for his opposition to the racist treatment of his co-worker, the agent, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. defeated, in Full Article…
Time of the Essence Closing: Amazing Preparation, Discovery of Another Home Buyer Purchased Spoiled Chances of Breaching Contract
This case was referenced to us by Seller’s attorney after he had declared “time is of the essence”.The sale involved an upscale waterfront property in a resort Long Is- land town. At the time the matter was referenced to us, the sale had been ongoing for many months. Purchaser had undertaken a number of inspections Full Article…
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains $830,000 in Capital Grant Money for Mitchell-Lama Co-op
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. serves as general counsel to many condos and co-ops throughout the city, including Mitchell-Lama co-ops. The Mitchell-Lama program provides affordable rental and cooperative housing to moderate and middle-income families. Our co-op client had been interested in adding additional green space throughout the complex, including an outdoor garden area, outdoor fitness equipment, Full Article…
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats A Borrower’s Brazen Attempt To Dismiss A Foreclosure Action On The Grounds That, Due To Her Own Delays, The Lender Failed To Hold A Foreclosure Sale In Accordance With RPAPL § 1351(1)
RPAPL § 1351(1) requires that a foreclosing lender hold a foreclosure sale within 90 days of the date that the lender obtains a judgment of foreclosure and sale. However, there are various procedural mechanisms a borrower can employ to delay such a sale. Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. is well-versed in navigating the issues. In a Full Article…
In a Shareholder Derivative Action, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Preserves Lender’s $2.9 Million Dollar Mortgage
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. was retained by a title company to represent a lender in a shareholder derivative action which was commenced by a limited partner, individually and on behalf of the partnership, alleging that the general partners were using the partnership as their own personal piggy bank taking out millions of dollar in unauthorized Full Article…
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Money Judgments in Supreme Court in Two Cases Defeating Commercial Tenants and Guarantors’ Efforts to File Late Answers
Representing two Manhattan commercial landlords, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. prevailed in two Supreme Court plenary actions, winning money judgments against commercial tenants and guarantors. In each case, the client entered into a commercial lease to rent a retail store in Manhattan. The lease was guaranteed by a personal good guy guaranty. Each tenant defaulted and Full Article…
Swift Resolution for a Wronged Client in Brooklyn Condo Sale
In a complex real estate market like Brooklyn, the sale of a condominium often involves substantial sums of money and requires careful legal oversight. Unfortunately, our client faced an unexpected and distressing situation when their attorney failed to remit their proceeds from the sale of their condo. Despite numerous calls and emails, the client did Full Article…
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