Quinn Emanuel Attorneys Manisha Sheth and Jack Robbins Publish Article in Law360, "AG Watch: New York's Heightened Enforcement In Real Estate"

In a recent article for Law360, Quinn Emanuel Partner Manisha M. Sheth, Co-Chair of the firm’s State Attorneys General Practice, and Associate Jack Robbins examine New York’s heightened enforcement in the real estate industry under Attorney General Letitia James. Using a mix of statutory tools, from Executive Law 63(12) to the Martin Act, the Attorney General’s Office’s aggressive enforcement has been targeting rent abuses, unsafe housing, and fraud.

For developers, property managers, and investors, compliance gaps now carry significant regulatory exposure. With rising public pressure around housing affordability and tenant protections, regulatory scrutiny is intensifying, and enforcement tools are being used more aggressively than ever.

By analyzing these recent enforcement actions, this article highlights key regulatory risks in New York’s residential real estate market and outlines practical steps firms can take to mitigate them.

Read the full article here.

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