Commercial evictions in NYC typically move faster than residential cases, often 3–6 weeks for an uncontested non-payment proceeding. Contested cases or holdovers involving complex lease terms can take several months. Proper legal notice is critical to avoiding delays.
For Property Owners & Management Companies
NYC Commercial Property Management Lawyer
Legal counsel for commercial landlords and property managers across New York City: lease negotiations, tenant disputes, evictions, and regulatory compliance.
What we handle
Commercial Property Legal Services in NYC
From office and retail lease enforcement to commercial evictions and management company disputes, we protect commercial property owners across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.
Commercial Lease Drafting & Negotiation
Protect your commercial interests with well-drafted lease agreements. We negotiate and draft office, retail, and mixed-use leases that minimize landlord risk and maximize enforceable protections.
Commercial Eviction Proceedings
Non-payment and holdover proceedings for commercial tenants in NYC Civil Court. We pursue swift removal of non-paying or holdover commercial tenants while protecting your rental income.
Lease Enforcement & Breach of Contract
When commercial tenants violate lease terms (unauthorized use, subletting, failure to maintain) we take legal action to enforce your rights and recover damages.
Property Management Company Representation
Legal support for property management companies operating in NYC, covering compliance guidance, tenant relation issues, contract disputes, and institutional landlord representation.
Lease Renewal & Holdover Negotiations
When a commercial tenant remains past lease expiration or refuses renewal terms, we negotiate and litigate to resolve the holdover on your timeline and terms.
Rent Collection & Arrears Recovery
Pursue past-due commercial rent through legal action. We file and prosecute collection proceedings and negotiate payment agreements that protect your bottom line.
Key legal framework
NYC Commercial Property Law: What You Need to Know
Commercial landlord-tenant law in New York differs significantly from residential law. Here's the framework that governs your property.
RPAPL
§ 711 & § 713
Commercial Eviction Statute
Governs summary proceedings for commercial non-payment and holdover evictions in NYC. Commercial evictions move faster than residential but require strict procedural compliance.
RPL
§ 226-b Assignment & Subletting
Assignment & Subletting
Governs assignment and subletting of commercial leases in New York. Understanding when consent is required and when it can be withheld is critical for landlords.
NYC
Administrative Code
Building & Fire Code Compliance
Building and fire code compliance obligations apply to commercial landlords. Violations can affect eviction proceedings and landlord liability exposure.
UCC
Article 9
Abandoned Property & Security Interests
When commercial tenants pledge business assets as collateral or leave property behind after eviction, UCC rules govern how landlords can handle abandoned goods and security interests.
Who we represent
Commercial Property Clients We Serve
01
Office Building Owners
Lease enforcement, co-tenancy disputes, building maintenance obligations, and commercial eviction proceedings for Class A, B, and C office properties across NYC.
02
Retail Property Landlords
Retail tenant non-payment, percentage rent disputes, exclusive use violations, and lease termination proceedings for storefronts, shopping centers, and mixed-use buildings.
03
Property Management Companies
Ongoing legal counsel for companies managing commercial portfolios, covering tenant screening agreements, lease standardization, compliance audits, and dispute resolution.
04
Mixed-Use Building Owners
Legal strategy for buildings with both commercial and residential tenants, navigating the different legal frameworks that apply simultaneously under NYC law.
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Where we practice
Serving Commercial Property Owners Across NYC
Contact Us
Available Across NYC
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The Law Office of Edwin Maria provides expert legal representation for commercial landlords and property managers throughout New York City. Whether you're facing a lease dispute, eviction, or regulatory matter, we're ready to act fast on your behalf.
FAQ
Commercial Property Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Under RPAPL § 711, you can commence a summary non-payment proceeding in NYC Civil Court after proper notice is served. A 3-day demand for rent is typically required. We handle the full process from notice through warrant of eviction.
Commercial tenants have fewer statutory protections than residential tenants. The lease governs most of the relationship. However, courts will scrutinize whether proper notice was given, whether the lease was properly executed, and whether you followed correct RPAPL procedures.
Strongly recommended. Commercial leases in NYC are complex documents with significant financial implications. A poorly drafted lease can expose you to liability, limit your ability to evict problem tenants, or leave rent escalation and renewal rights unprotected.
You can file a holdover proceeding in NYC Civil Court. The process and timeline depend on your lease terms and whether the tenant is paying rent (a "holdover at rent"). We file and prosecute commercial holdover cases efficiently to recover possession.
No. The Good Cause Eviction law (L. 2024) applies only to residential tenancies. Commercial tenants are governed by the lease and applicable common law. Landlords generally have broader rights to terminate commercial tenancies.