Starting a business in New York might not be something you want to do on your own. Fortunately, you can start a company with another person. Business partnerships can be beneficial if you are with the right person. Unfortunately, there are several reasons why business...
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Introduction to investment real estate
Investment real estate involves purchasing property with the intent of earning a profit. New York real estate investors do this in multiple ways, such as becoming a landlord and earning income from rental payments. Alternatively, an investor may renovate a property...
An overview of New York disclosure laws
New York law generally requires sellers to make certain disclosures about their properties before transferring ownership to other parties. Failure to make required disclosures may make sellers vulnerable to civil penalties or an order to reverse a transaction. Buyers...
Private nuisance laws in New York
People living in densely populated cities like those found in New York are often affected by private nuisance laws in one way or another. Courts have established that a private nuisance is defined as creating or maintaining a condition on one property that results in...
How smaller companies fund big lawsuits
Companies in business cities like New York are frequently forced to initiate legal proceedings. This is especially common when they have a deal with another firm and the contract is broken. However, lawsuits are costly and impossible for small businesses to pay...
Smart tips to help you sell inherited property
If you inherited property in New York, you don't always have to maintain ownership of this building. Some people prefer to sell inherited properties and pocket any profit. With that in mind, check out these tips to help you sell an inherited home. Getting on the same...
Is employment practices liability insurance something your business needs?
New York is a state where many entrepreneurs spend their time running successful companies. With that said, it takes certain protections to help ensure your business runs smoothly. Considering that, many companies invest in employment practices liability insurance...
Landlord and tenant rights regarding eviction and unlawful detainer
New York is a state that's full of amazing rental properties. With that said, the relationship between a tenant and landlord isn't always guaranteed to go well. If a tenant and landlord can't see eye-to-eye, the latter might try to evict the former. Here's more...
Don’t make these mistakes as a landlord
Becoming the owner of a rental property in New York can be the culmination of a life-long dream. You should be aware that taking this step will also bring with it a great many new responsibilities, however. It will be up to you to make sure that everything you do as a...
What to know about absentee landlords
Owning a rental property may be an ideal way for an individual to diversify his or her portfolio. In some cases, landlords will choose to live in their New York homes alongside their tenants. However, some choose to rent an entire property to tenants while living...