NYC Landlord-Tenant Law. No Nonsense. Just Results.
Strategic. Efficient. Relentless. Over 35 years of exclusive focus on landlord representation in New York City's complex housing courts.
A Singular Focus, A Decisive Advantage
Landlord-tenant law in NYC is fast-paced, highly technical, and constantly evolving. For over 35 years, The Law Offices of Stuart Jacobs has represented landlords across the five boroughs (Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan) in everything from non-payment and holdover proceedings to tenant claims and enforcement issues.
The firm was founded to focus exclusively on helping property owners and property managers resolve Housing Court matters efficiently. The team understands the pressures of running a building while dealing with legal delays, shifting laws, and procedural hurdles. That's why the firm's approach is clear: practical advice, strategic litigation, and real-world results.
This is not a place for theory. This is a place for what works - in court, and for the client.
Core Practice Areas
Specialized legal services designed to protect your assets and restore order.
Residential & Commercial Non-Payment
A non-payment proceeding allows landlords to recover unpaid rent and, if necessary, evict tenants who are behind on payments. New York City's landlord-tenant system is heavily tenant-friendly. Tenants can delay eviction for months — even years — using a variety of legal maneuvers. We know how to spot tenant stall tactics from the start — and how to beat them.
Learn More →Complex Holdover Proceedings
Sometimes rent isn't the issue — the tenant is the issue. Illegal sublets, nuisance behavior, expired leases, squatters. Tenants are smart and the system often rewards delay. We specialize in holdover cases across NYC, including complicated situations involving rent-stabilized units, co-op boards, and commercial lease violations.
Learn More →HPD & Code Violation Defense
New York City landlords face more than just rent collection and lease enforcement — they're often hit with tenant claims, building violations, and HPD enforcement actions. From habitability complaints to allegations of harassment, tenants in NYC have many tools to fight back, and they know how to use them.
Learn More →Co-op & Condo Disputes
Representing the interests of co-op boards and condominium associations requires a nuanced understanding of proprietary leases and by-laws. We handle disputes with shareholders and unit owners efficiently, from rule violations to non-payment of maintenance and common charges.
Learn More →Stuart I. Jacobs, Esq.
Founder & Principal Attorney
Stuart Jacobs is a respected name in New York City landlord-tenant law, known for his strategic litigation style and deep knowledge of Housing Court procedures. With more than 35 years of experience, he has represented thousands of landlords and property managers across all five boroughs. Whether he's arguing a complex holdover case or guiding a first-time landlord through their first Housing Court appearance.
When Stuart founded the law firm, he decided to focus exclusively on helping property owners and managers resolve Housing Court matters efficiently. He knows the pressures of running a building while dealing with legal delays, shifting laws, and tenant complaints.
Education:
J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 1987
B.S., Brooklyn College, 1984
Since then, he has built a career defined by persistence, creativity, and results. His reputation in the courthouses of NYC is a no-nonsense approach that judges and clients alike respect.
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In a city that rewards delay, time is your most valuable asset. Contact our office to discuss your case.
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