Commercial Landlord-Tenant Litigation
When a Commercial Lease Dispute Threatens Your Business
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ommercial lease disputes can move quickly and carry serious consequences. A landlord claiming default, a lease termination notice, or a guaranty being called can all put a business at risk. Acting early and strategically makes a significant difference in the outcome.
Sondak Law Group represents both landlords and tenants in commercial lease disputes throughout New York. Every matter is handled personally by Ms. Sondak — from the first notice received through motion practice, negotiation, and trial if necessary.
What We Handle
Commercial Lease Matters We Litigate
Evictions & Yellowstone Injunctions
Commercial eviction proceedings and Yellowstone injunctions are among the most urgent matters in commercial lease litigation. A Yellowstone injunction can preserve a tenancy while a dispute is resolved in court.
Commercial eviction proceedings
Yellowstone injunctions
Summary proceedings in Civil Court
Emergency injunctive relief
Lease Disputes & Default Litigation
When a landlord or tenant claims the other has defaulted on a commercial lease, the financial consequences can be severe. These disputes require careful analysis of the lease terms and the facts underlying the alleged default.
Commercial lease disputes
Lease default litigation
Breach of lease claims
Lease interpretation disputes
Guaranty Enforcement & Tenant Defenses
Personal guaranties on commercial leases create significant personal liability for business owners. When a landlord seeks to enforce a guaranty, or a tenant needs to defend against lease enforcement, experienced counsel is essential.
Enforcement of personal guaranties
Disputes concerning guarantor liability
Tenant defenses to lease enforcement
Guaranty limitation and carve-out disputes
Commercial Landlord-Tenant Litigation
Sondak Law Group handles commercial landlord-tenant matters on both sides — representing landlords enforcing their rights and tenants defending against claims.
Commercial eviction proceedings
Yellowstone injunctions
Commercial lease disputes
Lease default litigation
Enforcement of personal guaranties
Disputes concerning guarantor liability
Tenant defenses to lease enforcement
Alisa Sondak, Esq.
Former licensed real estate broker. Personally handles every real estate matter from start to finish.
Yellowstone Injunctions
Timing is critical. A Yellowstone injunction must be sought before the cure period expires. Missing that window can result in the loss of the lease entirely. If you have received a Notice to Cure, contact the firm immediately.
Yellowstone injunctions to preserve commercial tenancies
Emergency injunctive relief in commercial lease disputes
Challenges to alleged lease defaults
Defense against commercial eviction proceedings
Alisa Sondak, Esq.
Personally drafts all legal papers. No hand-offs to associates at any stage.
Commercial Lease & Default Disputes
Sondak Law Group represents clients on both sides of these disputes, with a focus on achieving efficient resolution that protects the client's business and financial interests.
Commercial lease disputes and interpretation
Lease default litigation
Breach of lease claims by landlords and tenants
Disputes over lease renewal and extension rights
Commercial eviction proceedings
Alisa Sondak, Esq.
Consistent litigation strategy from first notice through resolution.
Personal Guaranty Enforcement & Tenant Defenses
Sondak Law Group represents both landlords seeking to enforce guaranties and guarantors contesting liability, as well as tenants asserting defenses to lease enforcement claims.
Enforcement of personal guaranties
Disputes concerning guarantor liability
Guaranty limitation and carve-out disputes
Tenant defenses to lease enforcement
Good Guy guaranty disputes
Alisa Sondak, Esq.
Former general counsel for a private family office. Understands the business context behind every dispute.