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New York Times

September 13, 2009
"Business Moves Home"
By Sarah Maslin Nir

“Landlords and co-op boards are very protective of the other tenants’ privacy, as well as protecting their buildings against people coming in and coming out without security,” said Gary J. Wachtel, a lawyer who specializes in landlord-tenant disputes.

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Time Out NEW YORK

February 22-28, 2007
"Q & A section"

"The lease most liklely says that the tenant is required to leave the apartment in broom-clean condition, with reasonable wear and tear accepted," says real-estate lawyer Gary Wachtel.

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Time Out NEW YORK

February 1-7, 2007
"Q & A section"

"The landlord is not entitled to enter the apartment without permission from the tenant," says real-estate lawyer Gary Wachtel.

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