Tailored Solutions for Owners, Condominiums, and Cooperatives
Practice Areas
881 Licenses
PREL represents property owners in the negotiation of access/license agreements relating to development, excavation and local law work. Where an agreement with an adjoining property owner cannot be made, PREL can commence (or defend) a special proceeding under the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law §881.
Litigation
PREL prosecutes and defends lawsuits in the Civil and Supreme Courts of all five boroughs in the City of New York. PREL regularly handles lawsuits involving construction and lien disputes, landlord-tenant matters, and when owners need injunctive relief.
Cooperatives
With over 15 years of experience representing cooperative boards, PREL can commence summary holdover proceedings relating to objectionable conduct (sometimes referred to as “Pullman Proceedings”), non-payment of maintenance and house rules violations.
Condominums
Boards should act quickly when a unit owner fails to pay common charges timely and in full. Contact PREL to file and foreclose on your condominium’s common charge liens.
Commercial Leasing
Allow PREL to tailor you commercial lease to create a strong landlord-tenant relationship and manage risk. With extensive litigation experience, PREL will draft your commercial leases and guaranties with a nuanced approach to the New York City commercial real estate landscape.
Residential Leasing
Condominium unit owners interested in renting their units must abide by the same laws that govern large, institutional landlords, including the regulations contained in the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act. PREL can draft your residential lease, with all applicable notices and riders for a flat fee.
Governance
PREL can provide timely and cost-effective guidance to your board on governance matters, including special elections, the amendment of by-laws and insurance queries.
Network Resources
PREL is active in a large network of New York City based attorneys specializing in the Loft Law, Administrative Proceedings and Human Rights Law / Reasonable Accommodation Requests. For the matters outside of PREL’s expertise, allow us to connect you with an attorney that has the skill set you need.
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Why work with Proctor Real Estate Law
Navigate complexities of the New York City real estate landscape with confidence. PREL will use its experience to guide you through your matter.
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Trust PREL to offer litigation alternatives and take the time to discuss the right strategies that can fit your budget, including flat and capped fees for certain work.
Litigation Mastery, Cost-Effective Solutions
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Representation means managing your legal issue from start to finish, and connecting clients to the right support to ensure continued success.
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