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In the legal realm, adverse possession refers to the process of someone claiming property rights on land that someone else owns. While it’s not possible to use this for government-owned land, in other cases, it may cause issues for landowners or those purchasing land....
You spent months searching for your dream home in New York. Finally, your efforts paid off, and you’ve acquired a property that checks all the boxes. Soon after you move in, you start making improvements and renovations. However, these come to an immediate halt. The...
You're excited to buy your new home and finally move out of your apartment. You close on the house and that's when you find out that someone else is claiming that they already own it. They say that it's their home all along and they were never trying to sell it, so...
When you were in college, you decided that you wanted to buy your own home so that you could stop paying rent. You weren't married and you couldn't afford it on your own, so you and one of your friends – a roommate at the time – decided to become co-owners. It went...
Zoning disputes are common. Often, there is a fundamental misunderstanding that triggers a zoning conflict. When friction arises, it is unpleasant for all parties. Resolving such clashes with speed is in the best interest of everyone. Having an awareness of this real...
It isn’t unusual for several people to own a property together -- and it also isn’t unusual for people to have disagreements. That kind of situation often ends up with one person who wants to sell their jointly owned property and one who doesn’t. When two or more...
If you are a property owner in New York, you may experience multiple challenges, including property disputes. Property disputes can be complex, and complications in the legal process may result in significant financial consequences. A dispute with neighbors may...
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....
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...
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...
