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Real estate purchase and ownership can be difficult if one or more parties decide to cause a property dispute. Without the right knowledge, a property dispute could quickly nosedive into legal battles – and this could lead to costly fees. Generally speaking, it’s...
In real estate, there are many terms and jargon to know. One to learn about is the quiet title. A quiet title is a lawsuit that’s filed to determine ownership of property or real estate when it is in question. If you are purchasing real estate, it’s important to...
You found the perfect house for your family and spent a lot of money to make it yours. You thought you accounted for everything that could make the property a poor choice, but you forgot about the one variable that is always hard to predict: the bad neighbor. There...
Most people who have purchased a home or two over the years have learned not to exhale and assume the deal is done until the closing takes place and they have the keys. Any number of things can go awry until the last minute – and sometimes later. While it doesn’t...
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...
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...
Ideally, two property owners who share a boundary line will learn to get along and at least be civil to one another, even if they are not friends. These could be two commercial property owners with stores along the same road, two homeowners in a subdivision and so on....
Buying a home is a big deal -- so it’s natural to have second thoughts. If those thoughts cause you to back out of your agreement to purchase, however, you could be in a lot of legal trouble. What’s at stake? It depends. Check your contract to see what it says about a...
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...
Litigation is a part of life, particularly if you are a business owner or are actively involved in real estate. However, even if you are simply looking to manage disputes related to your rental contract as a tenant, litigation may become part of your life as well....
