Good Guy Legal(347) 263-7196New York & New Jersey
Thorough Preparation. Strong Advocacy. Responsive Communication.
We represent residential landlords in rent and possession proceedings, lease enforcement, and the defense of tenant claims.
Free initial consultation.
Representation
We bring proceedings to recover unpaid rent, possession of your property, or both. We review the tenancy and payment records, prepare the required notices and arrange for service, develop the evidence to support and strengthen your claims, and challenge unsupported defenses and counterclaims, seeking their dismissal.
We handle unauthorized occupancy, subletting, nuisance, and other lease violations. We work to stop the conduct, enforce the lease, or recover possession where the law permits.
We represent owners in disputes over regulated status, rent history, and alleged overcharges. We examine the records and law closely to defend your position and identify potential exposure.
We defend claims involving repairs, habitability, harassment, and quiet enjoyment. We also oppose applications to stay or otherwise stop an eviction.
Michael A. Gorodetsky’s practice includes nonpayment and possession proceedings, rent-regulation disputes, and defense of tenant claims concerning repairs, harassment, and use of the premises. His work includes complex motions and opposition to emergency applications that seek to stay or otherwise stop an eviction.
Our approach
We examine the tenancy, lease, payment history, property records, and potential tenant claims before recommending a course of action. We prepare the required notices and arrange for service. We explain how the applicable law and supporting evidence affect your position, assess the likely outcome of litigation, and advise whether a negotiated resolution would better serve your interests.
We thoroughly examine the facts, documents, and applicable law, develop the strongest legal arguments supported by that analysis, and anticipate opposing claims and defenses.
We challenge unsupported demands, press for appropriate relief in court, and negotiate firmly, with the approach guided by your objectives and concerns.
We remain engaged and responsive, explain our recommendations candidly, and seek your input before significant decisions. Our guidance is tailored to your circumstances and objectives.
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FAQs
We review the tenancy, lease, payment history, and relevant property records, assess rent regulation and potential tenant defenses, and identify and prepare the required notices and initiating documents so that the proceeding is built on a carefully assessed factual and legal foundation.
Yes. Our representation includes disputes over rent regulation and overcharges, repairs, harassment, nuisance, and quiet enjoyment. We assess those claims alongside any related rent or possession proceeding.
No. A negotiated agreement may address payment, compliance, or surrender without the need to resolve every issue in court. We compare a negotiated resolution with the costs, timing, and prospects of litigation.
The initial consultation is free. Representation is billed hourly, with a retainer based on the nature and anticipated demands of the matter. We explain the hourly rate, proposed retainer, and factors likely to affect the total cost before engagement.
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(347) 263-7196Message on WhatsAppWe review new inquiries promptly and ordinarily respond within one business day.
Representation is billed hourly. We explain the proposed retainer and factors likely to affect costs before engagement.
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