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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...
There are a few different kinds of property ownership that you might be considering if you own real estate. These transactions aren't only for buying or selling a property; they can help you protect your real estate if you are getting older and want to provide it to...
When a real estate dispute erupts between a housing authority and a tenant, the results may not be in favor of allowing a tenant to stay. In some cases, this might violate a tenant's rights, in which case a tenant might want to appeal. That's what's happening in this...
If you're dealing with a real estate dispute, there are a couple of alternatives to going to court. You can go to mediation or arbitration, both of which help you resolve disputes more quickly and at a lower cost than heading to court. Alternative dispute resolution...
If you think that buying a house can be daunting, try selling one. You may have a lot of questions about the process, and it's good to get your answers before you begin. Below are some answers to the most common questions that sellers have.1. Do you have to do a lot...
Many New Yorkers are housed in units that are either rent-controlled or rent-stabilized, and while the two terms are similar forms of rent regulation, they are not synonymous.The New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey estimates that in 2014, 1,030,000 apartments...
Whether you're buying or selling a house, it's crucial to know what types of contingency clauses can be used and how they impact the sale. Generally speaking, the end goal is always the same: The deal can be called off if the contingency is not met. Below are a few...
Property in New York can be hard to come by, and one man says he tried to lock his interest down in a mixed-use building by signing a lifetime lease. He claims he is entitled to the third floor of the building. However, he says that the landlord is attempting to...
When a tenant signs a lease, the landlord then has a contractual obligation to allow the person to live in the property. Even though the landlord owns the property, the tenant cannot simply be thrown out without cause. However, there are legal reasons that tenants can...
Once the terms of a commercial lease have been finalized after hours of careful negotiation and the necessary signatures are appended to the document, both property owners and tenants often breathe a sigh of relief, confident that the matter is effectively resolved...
