Selling property in New York is a complex, multi-step process between buyer and seller. Real estate laws have given both parties legal responsibilities during the transaction and failure to comply with mandatory procedures and disclosures can result in costly legal penalties. One major responsibility of the seller is complying with mandatory disclosures New York sellers […]
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Can the Government Take My New York Property Through Eminent Domain?
It seems like an unfair scenario; you own property in New York, and you are suddenly contacted by a representative of an state agency or department’s real estate office notifying you the government is planning to acquire your land whether you like it or not. You may wonder if this is legal and what steps […]
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What Do I Need to Know about Parole Revocation in New York City?
In New York, after a person has served their mandated sentence of incarceration and are released from prison, they are on parole, or Post Release Supervision. The parolee is placed under a parole officer’s supervision and required to abide by certain rules and conditions to avoid being sent back to prison through a process called […]
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What are The Benefits of Establishing a Living Trust in New York?
When planning your estate there is a choice to be made between writing a will and creating a trust. While a will transfers assets to heirs at death, trusts operate differently. The grantor typically appoints themselves the trustee and retains control of the trust during the remainder of their life. Though living trusts have become […]
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What Are the Best Interview Practices for New York City Employers?
Interviewing candidates for a position in your company is a necessity for most employers in New York City, but can quickly turn into a legal minefield by asking the wrong questions or discussing the wrong topics. To avoid potential liability issues, there are some basic rules employers should know about during the application process and […]
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What Do New York’s New Tenant Protection Laws Mean?
This year, a new law took effect fundamentally altering housing regulations in New York. The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act extended protection to residential and commercial tenants alike. The law offers renters and residents of manufactured housing eviction protections, permanently closes gaps within the state’s rent-stabilization system and expands the system statewide. But what […]
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Can I Sue for a Breach of Contract by a New York Real Estate Buyer?
If you are selling property in New York, you may wonder what options you have if a buyer breaches the real estate contract with you. A breach means the buyer does not fulfill their obligations after they have made an offer on the property and you have accepted it, which created a contract. These cases […]
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How Does New York’s No-Fault Law Affect My Recovery for My Car Accident Injuries?
When someone is injured in a car accident, it’s only natural they want to be compensated for damages sustained because of the accident as well as for pain and suffering as a result of injuries inflicted by someone else’s negligence. New York, as one of only 12 states in the country that has adopted no-fault […]
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Do I Need a New York Patent, Trademark or Copyright?
When someone creates a new form of intellectual property, it is important to protect this valuable innovation through legal channels. Depending on the type of intellectual property you have created, there are different legal protections available to you that safeguard different rights. Because the law is complex, we are providing you with a brief guide […]
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What Happens in the New York Mortgage Foreclosure Process?
If you have fallen behind on your house payments to a mortgage holder like a bank or finance company in New York, it’s common to wonder what you can expect if you are unable to get back on track repaying your debt. Because New York is a judicial foreclosure state, the lender must file a […]
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