Real Property Legal Issues
How Can You Co-Own a Property in New York?
There are many reasons to purchase property in New York with a co-owner. When it comes to residential property, the most common motive for joint ownership is marriage, but this is hardly the only time joint or co-ownership is desired. Friends, family members, and investment partners have all decided to own Long Island property under…
Read MoreThe 5 Most Common Property Problems Among Long Island Neighbors
Neighbors in Long Island are known for sharing backyard BBQs and block parties. It isn’t uncommon for perfect strangers to become friends simply by proximity and sharing a property line. But as a residential real estate law firm, we know neighbors don’t always get along. Sometimes, arguments over property boundaries and renovations even land neighbors…
Read MoreWhat is a Holdover Eviction & How to Avoid It
As a residential lease agreement is negotiated and signed, all parties to the lease hope the tenancy proceeds without issues or disagreements. Landlords want tenants to pay rent in a timely manner, use the property for an intended purpose, and upkeep the property throughout the lease term. Tenants want landlords to provide clear instruction on…
Read MoreWhose Job is it Anyway? Maintenance Questions in Commercial Leases
There are several disputes that continuously arise under a commercial lease. Without a doubt the most common are questions of rent payment, or more than likely nonpayment. However, closely following discrepancies over adequate and timely rent payment are questions of maintenance and improvements to the leased property. Time and again when a pipe bursts or…
Read MoreIdentifying and Dealing with Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions in New York
Many residential deeds in the State of New York’s developments and neighborhoods, including properties in Long Island, contain mention of covenants, conditions, and restrictions. Within the deed this reference can be the full text of a real property covenant, but more than likely it is a single sentence similar to, “grantee takes title to the…
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