Whether you're looking to buy or sell a property in New York, it's important to be aware of your legal rights and obligations. One aspect of real estate law that you may not be familiar with is the "quiet title." What it is A quiet title is a legal action that is...
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What are mandatory disclosures for rental units?
If you own a rental unit in New York, it’s important for you to understand what mandatory disclosures are. In this context they are disclosures about the condition of an apartment that tenants sign off on before they move in. Lead disclosure All landlords in the U.S....
Keeping up with the ever-changing condo and co-op rules
Two of the biggest milestones in condo and co-op regulation changes that have happened recently were the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act, which came in 2019, followed by the Climate Mobilization Act. This pair of legislative actions seem to have sparked a...
How to avoid business disputes in New York
No business is immune to disputes, especially in form of disagreements between business partners. When these disputes arise, it is important to take steps to resolve them as quickly and efficiently as possible. Litigation should always be your last resort. Streamline...
The effect of data breaches on commercial litigation
Data security is an old risk for countless professionals and companies in New York that hold customer information. They have different ways to comply with data security laws from installing software to creating disaster recovery plans. If they face lawsuits, they have...
What to know about running a franchise
If you are looking to start a business in New York, you could choose to create a new entity. However, you could also choose to buy a franchise, which means that you would operate using the brand, logo and other intellectual property of an existing brand. Let's take a...
Steps to ensuring good corporate governance in New York
As a business owner in New York, you know it is essential to put systems in place to ensure good corporate governance. This will help protect your company from any potential legal issues and keep things running smoothly. Here are some steps you should consider....
Appealing a property tax assessment
Property taxes can be one of the most sizable tax burdens that a person can face in New York. Depending on the size of the building, the amount of tax can be a nasty surprise. However, property owners do have the ability to appeal the value of their property if they...
3 facts about landlord/tenant laws in New York
Because renting in New York can be so competitive, some tenants feel like their landlord is “the boss.” However, it’s important to remember that you have rights as a tenant, and your landlord cannot just do whatever they want. Here are three important facts about...
Clearing misconceptions about condominiums
Condominiums are the optimal housing option for many families in New York because they provide certain benefits over single-family units that are important to consider. However, many people have misconceptions about what condominiums are and what the living experience...