Perhaps you are in the process of purchasing a home. Whether you are a first-time buyer or not, if you are not careful, you could end up missing signs that a property you are interested in may not be as good of an investment as you think. Before you let the excitement...
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Can I negotiate my rent?
When placing a property up for rent, landlords will advertise a specific rental price. Many renters think these rates are set in stone, but the reality is that you can negotiate your rent. CNN explains that you should prepare yourself to negotiate a rent amount. You...
What do you know about avoiding residential real estate scams?
You look forward to buying a new home in New York, but you do not want to become the victim of a scam or involve yourself in an avoidable dispute. How can you protect yourself? Forbes offers tips to help you become a happy homeowner. Safeguard the hard work you put...
Retaining a tenant’s security deposit
As a property owner in New York City, you often find yourself in the position of having to place a great deal of trust in parties that you do not know with when leasing or renting out your units. While your relationship provides benefits to both sides (they make use...
What should I know about NYC zoning laws?
If you are thinking about starting a business, purchase a residential building or develop land in New York City, you must be aware of the zoning laws. Zoning laws may differ between cities and states, so you must be aware of the laws specific to New York City. The...
What is a quiet title action?
If you want to sell or refinance your New York City real estate holdings, you may need a quiet title action. This court proceeding ensures clear title by asking a third party to give up a potential claim to the property. Without clear title, banks will not loan money...
Property damage and disputes between landlords and tenants
Whether you are currently renting an apartment or house or you are a landlord, there are a host of legal issues to take into consideration, especially if a dispute surfaces. Disagreements can arise for many reasons, but some are especially contentious and complex. For...
What happens if the buyer backs out of the sale?
Even when you have dozens of buyers beating a path to your front door, it may take some time before the right one closes the deal. Sometimes, enthusiasm gets the better of homebuyers and the bank ultimately refuses to extend a mortgage. Circumstances may also change...
What should I know about zoning?
Zoning can impact your real estate purchase in many ways. Since it is a government-managed system, zoning issues can be very difficult to clear up. It helps to know from the start what the zoning is for the property you wish to buy. According to the City of New York...
How can you prevent slip, trip and fall accidents?
Whether you are a property owner or you work regularly in a property in New Jersey, you have surely seen the occasional slip, trip and fall hazard. You can have the most immaculate and well-maintained building, and still, occasional spills or dropped objects can...