Legal Services
Practice Areas
Comprehensive legal representation for property owners, landlords, investors, and individuals across New York.
Experienced Counsel Across Key Areas of New York Law
Eric Habib, Esq. provides skilled legal representation in the areas that matter most to property owners, real estate investors, and individuals planning for the future. With over 25 years of experience in New York courts and transactions, Eric delivers practical, results-driven counsel tailored to each client's specific situation.
Primary Practice
Landlord-Tenant Litigation
Landlord-tenant law in New York is among the most complex and tenant-protective in the country. Eric Habib has spent decades navigating Housing Court on behalf of property owners, helping them enforce their rights, recover possession of their properties, and collect unpaid rent. Whether you are dealing with a non-paying tenant, a holdover occupant, an illegal subletter, or a nuisance situation, Eric provides aggressive, experienced representation designed to resolve your matter as efficiently as possible.
Services Include
- Non-payment and holdover proceedings
- Eviction and warrant of eviction enforcement
- Lease drafting, review, and negotiation
- Rent stabilization and rent control compliance
- Housing Court litigation in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester
- Illegal sublet and unauthorized occupant proceedings
- Nuisance and breach of lease proceedings
- Post-eviction collection of judgments
Primary Practice
Real Estate Transactions
Real estate transactions in New York involve complex contracts, title issues, financing contingencies, and closing requirements that demand experienced legal counsel. Eric Habib guides clients through every step of the transaction — reviewing and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, conducting due diligence, resolving title issues, and ensuring a smooth closing. Whether you are purchasing your first home, selling an investment property, or acquiring a commercial building, Eric protects your interests at every stage.
Services Include
- Residential purchase and sale transactions
- Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions
- Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
- Title examination and title issue resolution
- 1031 tax-deferred exchanges
- Co-op and condominium transactions
- Mortgage and financing review
- Closing representation
Additional Practice Areas
Planning
Asset Protection Planning
Eric helps property owners and investors structure their holdings to shield assets from creditors, lawsuits, and unforeseen liabilities — using proven legal strategies tailored to each client's portfolio.
- LLC and entity structuring for real estate holdings
- Domestic asset protection trusts
- Umbrella liability planning
- Homestead exemption planning
- Creditor-proofing strategies for investors
Business Law
Entity Formation
Eric assists entrepreneurs, investors, and property owners in forming and structuring the right legal entity — LLC, corporation, or partnership — to meet their business and tax objectives.
- LLC formation and operating agreements
- Corporation formation and bylaws
- Partnership agreements
- New York State entity registration
- Multi-member and single-member LLC structuring
- Holding company and subsidiary structures
Planning
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
Eric drafts wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to help individuals and families protect their assets and ensure their wishes are carried out.
- Last will and testament drafting
- Revocable and irrevocable trusts
- Powers of attorney (financial and healthcare)
- Healthcare proxies and living wills
- Estate tax planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Special needs trusts
- Real property transfer planning
Representation
Property Owner Representation
Eric serves as trusted legal counsel for individual property owners and real estate investors, advising on the full range of legal issues that arise from owning, managing, and transferring real property in New York.
- Ongoing legal counsel for landlords and investors
- Lease compliance and risk management
- Property transfer and succession planning
- Regulatory compliance (rent stabilization, housing codes)
- Dispute resolution and litigation
Who We Represent
Clients We Serve
Eric Habib, Esq. represents a wide range of clients across New York — from individual homeowners to multi-property investors.
Landlords & Property Owners
Individual and institutional landlords navigating tenant disputes, evictions, and lease enforcement across New York City and Long Island.
Real Estate Investors
Investors acquiring, structuring, and protecting residential and commercial real estate portfolios throughout the New York metro area.
Homeowners & Buyers
Individuals purchasing or selling homes, co-ops, and condominiums who need experienced transactional counsel at the closing table.
Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
Business owners forming entities, protecting assets, and planning for the future of their companies and personal wealth.
Families & Individuals
Individuals and families planning their estates, drafting wills and trusts, and ensuring their assets pass to the right people.
Commercial Tenants & Operators
Commercial tenants and business operators negotiating leases and resolving disputes with landlords.
Common Questions
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Discuss Your Legal Matter
Contact Eric Habib today to schedule a consultation. We serve clients throughout Long Island, Westchester, and New York City.