Leonard R. Kaplain

Represent clients in all aspects of landlord-tenant proceedings, including holdovers, non-payments, wrongful eviction/lock-out proceedings, proceedings before DHPD for correction of violations, heat and hot water cases, false certification proceedings, lead-paint abatement proceedings and civil penalties claims. Represent clients in connection with "pad-lock" cases brought by the City of New York..

Transactional matters, including purchase and sale of real property, condominium and co-op apartments, and residential and commercial leasing.

Represent clients in proceedings commenced at the Division of Housing and Community Renewal; Defend clients in connection with claims filed at the New City Commission on Human Rights related to alleged discrimination based upon lawful source of income and/or disability.

Brief and argue appeals before the appellate courts of the State of New York