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Governor Kathy Hochul Proposes New York State Housing Compact

George Evans George W. Evans from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

On January 10, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced The New York Housing Compact, a series of proposals to grow the housing stock across New York State.

Need for Proof Landlord Obliges Tenant to Prove

Marc-Vincent Spanjersberg Marc-Vincent Spanjersberg from  Bos van der Burg Advocaten  on 
Candidate tenants had to meet an income requirement before allocating a home. To this end, the defendants provided information, after which the house was assigned to them. Months later, the housing association was informed by the police about a fraud investigation.

Criminal Offenses Ruinerwold: No Reason for Dissolution of Lease Agreement

Marc-Vincent Spanjersberg Marc-Vincent Spanjersberg from  Bos van der Burg Advocaten  on 

Hiding a family in a farm may constitute criminal offences, but it is not yet a ground for dissolution of a lease. After all, a bad person does not make a bad tenant.

No Eviction Of Residential Guidance Due To Insufficient Warning About Nuisance

Marc-Vincent Spanjersberg Marc-Vincent Spanjersberg from  Bos van der Burg Advocaten  on 

Defendant allegedly caused nuisance. Plaintiff warns once. After a subsequent incident, the claimant terminates the verbal housing counseling agreement, under pressure from the housing corporation.

No External Directors' Liability Towards the Lessor Due to Bankruptcy

Marc-Vincent Spanjersberg Marc-Vincent Spanjersberg from  Bos van der Burg Advocaten  on 

In the case of a pre-constitutive act, a lease is entered into. Seven years later, the tenant goes bankrupt.

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