Posts Tagged ‘real property lawyer’
What Are the Most Common Property Disputes During a Purchase?
You found your dream property on Long Island. Whether it was the perfect piece of commercial real estate for your budding yoga business or the ideal home for your growing family, this is a time for a glass of champagne and congratulations. Not so fast. The process of purchasing a property on Long Island, or…
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 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 MoreTop Five Things a Tenant Wants to Know About a Long Island Office Lease
Whether your business is ready to sign its first, ever lease or you are simply searching to upgrade your current space, there are probably several considerations and factors on your mind. Among them are location and convenience for your employees and if the floor plan fits your business model. You are also thinking about parking…
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 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 MoreWhat Is Title Insurance & Do You Need It?
As you navigate a commercial or residential real estate transaction for the first time a number of unfamiliar documents, agreements and pieces of paperwork are certain to cross your desk or arrive via email. Often, one part of real property purchases that isn’t fully understood by buyers and sellers in Long Island, particularly in a…
Read MoreGive & Take: The Basics of Real Property Easements in Long Island
Dealing with easements, right of ways, restrictive covenants, and other land use issues can be old hat for commercial developers in Long Island. However, residential property purchasers and first time real estate investors are often surprised by these permissions and restrictions. Many times, a buyer isn’t even aware of an easement until the property is…
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