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Property disputes can become very contentious, very quickly. In the United States, these types of situations quickly turn into lengthy and costly legal battles. The best way to deal with property disputes is often to try to keep them from happening in the first place....
A short sale of your home may be an alternative to consider if you face foreclosure in New York City. This type of real estate transaction involves selling your property to try and rid yourself of the lien for unpaid mortgage debts. How does a short sale work? When...
When you live in a fast-paced city like New York, sometimes you do not see what is happening until it is too late. For example, you buy a piece of real estate intending to turn it into a restaurant. It has easy access through a short alleyway onto a street with plenty...
When things do not work out in a rental agreement, landlords may need to consider evicting their tenants. New York City provides tenants and landlords considerable legal rights, so any eviction can only happen if it complies with the relevant rules. There is currently...
Real estate disputes sometimes happen between buyers and sellers. These disputes could even lead to litigation. The prospect of going to court is not something many people look forward to, so you probably want to avoid such a confrontation over your real estate...
As a first-time homebuyer, purchasing your first house is likely the biggest, most expensive and most stressful purchase you have considered making to date. In such a tumultuous situation full of new experiences and stress factors, it is easy to make mistakes. But...
In preparation for opening up your premises for rent, you probably took great care in drafting your rental agreements. You made sure to include provisions that protect you and give you options in case your tenants stop paying rent or cause damage to your property. An...
The New York City zoning laws control density in part by defining the protocols and processes for development on any given property, including the air over the property. The NYC Department of City Planning explains that property owners can calculate these air rights,...
Buying your first home is a surely nerve-wracking experience. You have a lot of things to keep in mind. You are also likely getting a lot of advice from many different sources. How do you decide what to do and how to act? The first thing you can do is determine what...
Because space is at a premium in New York City, party walls are common. These are simply the walls that often straddle property boundaries and form a barrier between two separately owned units or structures. Usually, two separate property owners own a single party...
