Archive for category: Real Estate Law
How to Cope with the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission
June 14, 2013 at 4:05 pm Real Estate LawThe LPC can be a daunting agency to deal with. Seemingly innocuous work on buildings subject to LPC jurisdiction often become a complicated and time-consuming process. Read this article for tips on navigating the system.
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What is a Guarantor Responsible For? A Guide to NYC Guarantees
May 17, 2013 at 3:42 pm Real Estate LawRenting in NYC but not sure what a guarantor is and whether you need one? Read this article for a guide to why landlords require guarantors in some case and what guarantors are responsible for.
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A Guide to Negotiating Brokers’ Fees for NYC Renters and Sellers
May 10, 2013 at 3:37 pm Real Estate LawNo one renting or selling property in New York City likes the idea of paying broker’s fees. But negotiating broker’s fees down can be be complicated and unsuccessful. Read this local real estate attorney’s guide to negotiation strategies for lowering the common NYC broker fees.
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Not on the Lease? Legal Guide to the Rights of Non-Tenants
April 24, 2013 at 8:15 pm Real Estate LawIf you share an apartment with a roommate, it can be tricky if you’re not on the lease. Read this legal guide to know the rights of non-tenant occupants.
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How to Break Your Lease and Get Your Security Deposit Back: A NYC Tenant’s Guide
April 15, 2013 at 5:03 pm Real Estate LawA lease is a binding contract. If either party of a lease violates the lease, they become subject to varying penalties under law. There are certain situations, in which tenants can “break” their leases and still retain their security deposits. This depends on the variety of circumstances that are highlighted in this local real estate lawyer’s guide to NYC tenant’s rights.
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Got an Entrenched Board? Know Your Rights as an NYC Home Owner
April 10, 2013 at 3:53 pm Real Estate LawMany apartment owners in New York City are familiar with the frustrations of entrenched co-op and condo boards. Read this article for tips for a local real estate lawyer about how to deal with entrenched boards and your legal rights as a home owner.
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The Legality of Airbnb: Do Online Sublets Comply with NYC Laws?
March 20, 2013 at 5:27 pm Real Estate LawWhether via CraigsList, Airbnb or a host of other sites and providers, NYC renters can now reach a wide audience of potential subletters by using widely accessible online resources. But just because it’s now easier you to find subletters does not mean that you can ignore the obligations of your lease.
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So Your Landlord’s Selling Your Apartment? A Guide to NYC Tenants’ Rights
March 18, 2013 at 4:23 pm Real Estate LawLandlord-tenant laws in New York City are complicated. If your landlord is selling your property or apartment building, you could be forced to move. Read this article for a guide to your rights when your landlord wishes to break the lease in order to sell your apartment.
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A Tenant’s Guide to Rent Increases in NYC
February 8, 2013 at 5:18 pm Real Estate LawAs a rental lease comes up for its annual renewal, tenants across New York City often have questions and concerns about how much their landlord can increase their rent. It varies from case to case, but there are certain laws and guidelines all renters should be aware before renewing their rental contract. This article provides a guide.
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Escrow 101: What You Need to Know about Down Payments, Contracts and Closing Costs
January 24, 2013 at 9:40 am Real Estate LawThis article provides a walk through of everything you need to know about escrow – from both the buyer’s side and the seller’s side. Everything is explained from down payments, contracts and closing costs to buyer’s and seller’s rights and attorney’s and escrow agent’s responsibilities.
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