New York Real Estate Legal Guides (26 found)

Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
What is an Expediter? Why use one? What does HUD do? DHCR? Who manages rent control and stabilization? FDNY? NYPD? What about Evironmental Protection? What does the Department of Transportation and the Department of Parks and Recreation do that affects buildings?
Posted in Real Estate about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: New York, NY

Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
This is a continuation of Part One: Further overview of NY agencies includes DOHMH--the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; DSNY, the Department of Sanitation, New York and Department of City Planning for Zoning and Land Use; CPC- City Planning Commission; BSA Bureau of Standards and Appeal
Posted in Real Estate about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: New York, NY

Written by Luigi Rosabianca
This memorandum is provided to you as a courtesy to provide some basic information as to the standard procedures and processes of the residential real property purchase, particularly in Manhattan, and to provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Posted in Residential 12 days ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
An overview of the business opportunities and dangers for real estate professionals in New York. How buildings are financed, fortunes made and lost. How good legal assistance can protect the real estate business and how to avoid major financial pitfalls.
Posted in Business 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by David Lawrence Ganz
Partition can be effected in one of two different ways. First is voluntary partition, where persons or entities that own property agree to divide ownership or value. Second is judicial partition, the consequence of a dispute that seeks either ownership or compensation.
4 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted in Real Estate about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Bari J. Schulman
An attorney is not required, but certainly recommended, to ensure that your home purchase goes smoothly and is an overall pleasant experience.
Posted in Real Estate 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Robert Friedman
Security deposits are trust funds which are used by the landlord to pay for damages and to cover non-payment of rent. However, a tenant who causes damages or does not pay rent is entitled to the return of his or her security deposit if the landlord does not comply with the following rules.
0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Robert Friedman
Landlords may ban smoking in apartment units, as well as in common areas, such as halls and playgrounds. Tenants have unsuccessfully sued for the "right" to smoke. There are six reasons why landlords should ban smoking:
Posted in Landlord / Tenant 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Robert Friedman
Under a new state law, New York state-chartered banks may not require the full principal balance of a mortgage be paid for residential property containing less than five dwelling units, including cooperatives and manufactured homes, upon the following transfers:
Posted in Residential 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Gene R. Berardelli
With foreclosures in New York City alone up 50% over the past year, those brokers that sold those subprime loans that contributed to the financial crisis are now "Modification Consultants". Here's what you need to know to steer clear of these characters and where to go for REAL mortgage assistance.
5 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted in Foreclosure 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Robert Friedman
If you are considering buying rental property, avoid the following seven costliest mistakes:
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Real Estate 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Vincent Thomas Pallaci
General contractors hire subcontractors every day without giving consideration to the potential liability that they are exposing themselves to. These tips are intended to make general contractors aware of basic issues that need to be addressed in order to protect their business.
1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Construction / Development 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Vincent Thomas Pallaci
Its finally time to find a contractor to fix that problem that has been nagging you for months, or even years. But before you do so, some basic steps can help prevent, or lessen, headaches if something goes wrong.
8 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted in Construction / Development 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Vincent Thomas Pallaci
If someone has filed a mechanic's lien against your property you have several options in responding. Liens can cause a variety of problems including potential defaults under the terms of your mortgage and problems selling your property if that is something you are considering.
8 of 9 users found this helpful. Posted in Construction / Development 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Vincent Thomas Pallaci
This is intended simply as a quick reference guide for common questions that come up regarding mechanic's liens in New York . For specific inquiries you should consult a local attorney.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Construction / Development 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Maurice N Ross
This guide outlines 4 steps on how to avoid foreclosure.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Foreclosure 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Barry Eran Janay
This article explains the grounds for discharging a mechanics lien filed in any county in the State of New York.
2 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Construction / Development 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Brian Stephan Devery
This is a brief overview of the Loan Modification process. As an attorney only admitted to practice in New York, this guide is directed to and makes reference to NY law although many other States should have similar resources available.
Posted in Real Estate 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
An introduction to NYC Division of Housing and Community Renewal --what apartments it controls and how its rules and regulations affect property owners. Comments on the Rent Guidelines Board and Housing Court. How Landlords can legally evict tenants or charge them with a false continuity of tenancy
Posted in Landlord / Tenant 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York, NY

Written by John Peter Huber
Land use and zoning on Long Island can be a challenging process due to widespread development, and the number of jurisdictions that possess authority to control zoning and land use. Courtesy, experience and preparation are the qualities to look for in an effective zoning and land use attorney.
Posted in Land Use / Zoning 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: Suffolk County, NY