Residential Real Estate
Did You Just Lose the Right to Get Rid of Fido?
Many Long Island landlords don’t want pets in their apartments. And for the most part, if you discover a tenant in your apartment who has a pet then you’re usually safe to move against that tenant for violating your lease. But not always. There are two instances you need to know about in which you…
Read MoreThese Six Tips Can Lead to a Good Landlord/Tenant Relationship
Why do landlord and tenant relationships turn sour a few months into a lease term in Long Island? Usually, the cause is a disagreement over maintenance or neglected responsibilities. Sometimes there are arguments over rent or changes to the building. In all of these instances, the situation is not only solvable but entirely avoidable. Here…
Read MoreBreaking Your Long Island Lease: 5 Things You Need to Know
Finding the right apartment on Long Island is an exciting moment and a cause for celebration. That is the moment you have a new home, new space to design and create memories, and a safe space to sleep at night. However, this celebration can turn to consternation and concern if you need to break your…
Read MoreResidential Property Sales: A Seller’s Disclosure Requirements
At one point in time, all residential property in Long Island came with a noticeable and necessary “buyer beware” caveat. Residential property sales routinely placed the risk of damages and defects on the buyer, making inspections and due diligence crucial to the home-buying process on Long Island. It is still necessary for a buyer to…
Read More4 Things to Know About Your HOA in New York
If you are looking to purchase a piece of property in a development or planned neighborhood in Long Island, there is a good chance you will need to follow the requirements and requests of the homeowners’ association or HOA. When in this position as a buyer, you should understand exactly what it means that your…
Read MoreDo Buyers Need a Realtor If They Hire a NY Real Property Lawyer?
If you are looking to buy a house on Long Island, there is a good chance you are also looking for assistance with this process. An NY real property lawyer can represent you throughout the process of buying a home, including assistance with your offer, contract, inspection, due diligence, and closing. A residential realtor performs…
Read MoreWhat Happens to NY Real Property When a Relative Dies Without a Will?
Estate planning is an important process for anyone that owns NY real property. It is through appropriate estate documents that ownership of your real estate is passed in accordance with your wishes. Without a will and other estate planning documents, all of your assets, including real estate, are passed in accordance with the probate laws…
Read MoreThings to Consider Before Buying a Landmarked Building on Long Island
If you always dreamed of renovating a historic building or home in Long Island, you probably had visions of preserving old floors and peeling back wallpaper. You may have pictured crown molding and original details. However, you probably didn’t envision or picture the legal obligations and building code requirements you’d need to follow during the…
Read More6 Things the Inspector Should Check in a Long Island Home Inspection
Most residential real estate contracts give the buyer an opportunity to perform inspections on the property. These home inspections are a way to evaluate the condition and value of Long Island property, and a buyer shouldn’t overlook or underestimate their importance. Typically, a buyer will hire a professional home inspector to handle the actual review…
Read MorePets in the Apartment: How a Long Island Landlord Can Add a Pet Policy
For a Long Island residential landlord, pets are somewhat of a touchy subject. It is nearly impossible to make everyone in your building happy with a pet policy, including when that policy is a blanket ban on all pets. Restricting pets by weight or type has its own drawbacks, including issues with tenants that attempt…
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