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Right now there’s still a moratorium on evictions in Long Island. In the wake of this economic crisis it’s not even clear how much an eviction might help struggling landlords pay their own bills. After all, who will fill that tenant’s space? With unemployment high, occupancy rates are bound to be low. 31% of renters…

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…

While most buyers are alert to the possibility of purchasing a property with severe maintenance defects, many people don’t stop to think about the problems that can arise when one has a title defect. A maintenance defect may be expensive, but it’s resolvable. A title defect can call your right to own your own property…

Confusion runs rampant in response to the Housing Security and Tenant Protection Act of 2019. Many entities have found the laws ambiguous. Others are fully aware of their obligations, but have chosen to take advantage of the fact that much of the population is somewhat ignorant about what the law requires. Some tenants know. But…

Tenants in rent-stabilized housing across Long Island might notice their rents going up lately. Can they do anything about it? This is happening because many landlords are concerned about state Senate efforts to end or limit MCI rent increases, an initiative the Governor is on board with. Why is this happening? Landlords want to get…

Long Island’s vibrant seasons give us warm, stunning summers out in the Hamptons and snowy, festive winters, where you may actually have a white Christmas. Yet, the changing temperatures and inclement weather cause damage and to your Long Island real property. As a residential real estate law firm, our team works with many homeowners looking…

Thanks to the success of shows on HGTV and other networks, the world of flipping houses has become mainstream. Property owners around Long Island are taking a chance on a fixer-upper, and trying to turn a seemingly lost cause into a big success. However, there are a lot of considerations and concerns that should come…