Landlords in New York have the ability to consult a "blacklist" of tenants who have taken disputes to housing court. Actually, there are multiple lists maintained by different companies. Tenants who are named in holdover actions or non-payment rent proceedings may...
Land is expensive in New York City, and any construction project represents a major investment. When something goes wrong, there is a risk of significant financial loss. Among the many things that can go wrong in a major construction project is the discovery of...
A New York man has filed a lawsuit claiming that landlords in the city routinely violate a law protecting elderly and disabled tenants when a building is converted to luxury condos. According to the lawsuit, that law requires landlords to provide disabled renters and...
In last week's post we talked about the importance of ensuring the seller has clear title before closing any commercial or residential real estate transaction in New York. This week we'll discuss some of the common title issues that can appear in a title search, and...
In any New York residential real estate transaction, it is critical for the buyer to ensure the seller has clear title to the property. As we have discussed in a previous post, purchasing a title insurance policy is an important step and is usually required by lenders...
