Your first mistake was closing and not getting the keys at the closing, because now, the seller, no doubt, figures that the longer he remains in...

An attorney is not a legal requirement in order for someone to be able to sell real estate in New York. However, you had better be 100% certain...

Typically all you can rely upon as to the amount of the common charges are the seller’s representations in the contract, a letter from the managing...

If you cannot come to a resolution as between yourselves, you would have the right to bring an action to force a sale of the real estate, and...

You are likely not personally obligated for the debt, however if the loan isn’t paid and the lender forecloses on the real estate you will lose...

The HOA should not be able to hold you personally liable for the common charges as you aren’t an owner, however, if they aren’t paid, the HOA could...

Since you were the member of the condominium association it was likely your obligation to terminate your relationship with them. Normal practice is...

A contract may be changed from a non-contingent contract to a contingent contract by means of a written agreement to that effect, executed by both...

Responding from a New York perspective, you may do so, unless you own the real estate together with your spouse as tenants by the entirety.

You always have the option to elect to apply with another lender who doesn’t require that your father join in as a co-owner / co-signer. Noting...