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Chaves Perlowitz Luftig LLP At Chaves Perlowitz Luftig LLP, we help you meet your goals with strategic planning and creative solutions.

Our goal is to be your ultimate resource for any legal topic involving Real Estate, Landlord-Tenant, and Trusts & Estates Law. Chaves Perlowitz Luftig LLP NYC's Preeminent Real Estate & Estate Planning Law Firm

A commercial loan reaching maturity doesn't necessarily mean the borrower can wait until the final payment date to decid...
10/16/2026

A commercial loan reaching maturity doesn't necessarily mean the borrower can wait until the final payment date to decide what happens next.

Borrowers should begin evaluating maturity well in advance, including whether the borrower expects to pay off the loan, refinance, request an extension, sell the property, or pursue another strategy. Refinancing conditions may also look very different from when the original loan closed.

If you're a property owner or business borrower managing longer-term financing strategies, let's talk.

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Financial help from family can make a purchase possible, but money moving into a buyer’s account shortly before closing ...
10/15/2026

Financial help from family can make a purchase possible, but money moving into a buyer’s account shortly before closing can create questions that need to be addressed.

Buyers may sometimes use gifted funds toward a down payment, closing costs, or other purchase expenses. In these cases, it's important to tell the lender and attorney early, since lenders may require documentation showing where the funds came from, whether repayment is expected, when the money was transferred, and how it appears in the buyer’s accounts. For condo and co-op purchases, the additional funds may also need to be considered as part of the buyer’s overall financial presentation.

Legal, lending, and financial coordination can matter, even when the source of funds seems straightforward.

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10/14/2026

Communication is key to success, especially as a real estate attorney in Manhattan.

CPL Law Partner Andrew Luftig talks about the importance of questions, communication, and problem solving.

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Being served can make a dispute suddenly feel urgent, but the first response should be organized rather than reactive.Af...
10/12/2026

Being served can make a dispute suddenly feel urgent, but the first response should be organized rather than reactive.

After receiving a summons and complaint, a business owner, property owner, or individual should think about quick action and first steps. These often include getting the documents to counsel promptly, understanding applicable response deadlines, reviewing the allegations and underlying agreements, preserving relevant information, determining whether insurance or another party may need notice, and beginning to assess the client’s objectives and potential defenses.

Before understanding the legal position, clients should also use caution against responding publicly or communicating impulsively with the opposing party.

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Not every commercial landlord requires security in the form of cash. A letter of credit creates a different set of oblig...
10/09/2026

Not every commercial landlord requires security in the form of cash. A letter of credit creates a different set of obligations for both sides.

Under commercial leases, letters of credit are different from a traditional cash security deposit and address not only issues such as the required amount, issuing bank, expiration and renewal requirements, but also draw conditions, replacement obligations, reductions over time where negotiated, and what happens if the tenant fails to keep the letter of credit in place.

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A buyer may enter into a real estate contract under one name and later want another person or entity to take its place, ...
10/08/2026

A buyer may enter into a real estate contract under one name and later want another person or entity to take its place, but that doesn't necessarily mean the contract can simply be transferred.

In real estate purchase contracts, buyers need to understand whether assignment is permitted, whether seller consent is required, whether the original buyer remains liable, and how a proposed assignment can affect financing, title, closing documents, and the overall transaction.

Parties should address the structure early rather than assuming the buyer can change parties shortly before closing.

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10/07/2026

Being thorough upfront is key to a successful and smooth deal. CPL Law Partner Andrew Luftig explains why taking the time to dig into the details matters.

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Once a serious business or contractual dispute develops, preserving the records is of utmost importance. The documents c...
10/05/2026

Once a serious business or contractual dispute develops, preserving the records is of utmost importance. The documents created before and during a dispute can become key evidence if the matter eventually moves into litigation.

Items such as contracts, amendments, emails, text messages, invoices, notices, payment records, photographs, and other communications may help establish what happened and when.

Clients should avoid deleting, altering, or casually discarding relevant information once litigation is reasonably anticipated.

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When a property changes hands, the new owner may also be taking responsibility for security deposits that belong to exis...
10/02/2026

When a property changes hands, the new owner may also be taking responsibility for security deposits that belong to existing tenants. That's why security deposits need a clean handoff when a tenant-occupied property is sold.

In the sale of a commercial or mixed-use property, buyers should make sure to confirm amounts held, match deposits to individual tenants and leases, identify any discrepancies, document the transfer at closing, and make sure they understand what they're receiving and what obligations come with it.

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Not every dispute needs to begin in court. Sometimes, the first meaningful legal step is clearly putting the problem, th...
10/01/2026

Not every dispute needs to begin in court. Sometimes, the first meaningful legal step is clearly putting the problem, the obligation, and the requested resolution in writing.

When a contract, payment, property, or business dispute develops, a demand letter can be useful in laying out the relevant facts, identifying what the other party is being asked to do, establishing a response deadline, documenting the client’s position, and creating an opportunity to resolve the issue before litigation becomes necessary.

A demand letter is a strategic legal tool, not simply an aggressive threat.

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