Archive for January 2020
When Can a Buyer Sue a Seller for Failure to Disclose?
New York imposes very little in the way of disclosure requirements for sellers. Sellers have numerous ways to avoid or limit liability for a property’s poor condition. In fact, in many cases it is highly disadvantageous for sellers to disclose any information beyond the bare minimum. All this means that if you’re a Long Island…
Read MoreWhat is a Quiet Title Action?
A quiet title action helps you resolve title issues which may prevent you from selling a piece of property. Under New York law, any interested party can file a quiet title action. A title is “clear” when nobody else has another claim on the property. There are many reasons why this chain of ownership can…
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