Landlord–Tenant Law




Navigating the complexities of landlord-tenant relationships in New York City can be challenging. At Nacmias Law Firm, we offer comprehensive legal services to both landlords and tenants. Our expertise spans residential and commercial disputes, including holdover cases to restore property possession and nonpayment cases to recover rent. We also defend landlords in HP proceedings initiated by HPD and tenant actions seeking repairs or harassment findings. On the tenant side, we identify defects in landlord paperwork and seek rent reductions when necessary.


For landlords, we handle two primary types of cases: holdover cases to restore possession of the property and nonpayment cases to recover rent. Our experienced attorneys ensure that all legal requirements are met, from issuing notices to court proceedings. We also represent landlords in defending against HPD-initiated proceedings and tenant actions. Our proactive approach aims to settle cases early, but we are fully prepared to go to trial if needed.

On the tenant side, we scrutinize landlords' paperwork for defects and advocate for rent reductions if there are significant repair issues. Our firm has successfully represented a diverse range of clients, from small homeowners to owners of rent-stabilized buildings and commercial properties. For example, we have handled cases involving evictions where tenants were non-compliant with agreements to vacate, ensuring our clients' properties are protected and their rights upheld.

One notable success involved a small homeowner dealing with a tenant who refused to vacate despite multiple agreements. Our attorneys meticulously prepared the case, presenting clear evidence of the tenant's non-compliance. The court ruled in favor of our client, allowing them to regain possession of their property promptly. Trust Nacmias Law Firm to handle your landlord-tenant issues with expertise and dedication.


We have several legal professionals specialized in the particular issues around landlord/tenant law. Contact Michael, Matt, or Jay to assist you today.


Michael Nacmias, 
Principal Attorney

Matthew Whitening, 
Paralegal


Jason Browne 
Of Counsel

Michael Nacmias, founder of Nacmias Law Firm, PLLC, has over a decade of experience defending clients in OATH, ECB, traffic, and Landlord/Tenant violations, backed by a law degree from New York Law School and a business degree from Washington University in St. Louis. 

 Matt, the practice area manager for Landlord/Tenant law at Nacmias Law, has over ten years of experience in landlord/tenant and real estate matters. He graduated from New York Law School in 2011 and holds a B.A. in History from SUNY. Beyond law, Matt is an avid amateur historian, sports enthusiast, self-proclaimed nerd, and sneakerhead.
 Jason “Jay” Browne founded Jay Browne Attorney at Law in 2013. Jay’s practice focuses on Landlord/Tenant cases, civil litigation support, and family law, and he has over 10 years of experience helping clients. When our clients have complicated landlord/tenant issues, Jay is there to help!


Practice Areas

Traffic Violations, OATH/ECB, Landlord/Tenant


Practice Areas

Landlord/Tenant


Practice Areas

Landlord/Tenant



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