Termination of New York Commercial Leases based on Violation of New York Law

New York landlords may terminate a commercial lease agreement based on a tenant utilizing a leased premise for a violation of New York or U.S. Federal Law. A recent NY court holding leads credence to the understanding that even a single violation of law related directly to the illegal use of a New York leased property can lead to the ability of the NY landlord to immediately void the NY lease and seek eviction.

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