BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Update: Reasonable Modifications and Accommodation Notification
As you all may recall, back in 2021, as a part of sweeping legislation designed to curb discrimination, Gov. Kathy
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Contractual Agreements: Binding Parties and Termination
Real estate transactions begin and end with contracts. Lots and lots of contracts. This month, I’m going to address
What You Need to Know About the New Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
There are a lot of questions and concerns from our members relating to the newly instituted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Love Letters Redux: Discrimination, First Amendment Rights and the Future
Back in November 2020 I authored an article regarding buyers sending personal letters, otherwise known as “love letters” to sellers.
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: REALTOR® Trademark Usage: Just Use It (Correctly)
As members of HGAR, you are a REALTOR®. That REALTOR® mark signifies a member’s commitment to protecting clients, the
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Refresher on 2021 Regulatory Changes Impacting Real Estate
Happy New Year!! I hope this month’s article finds everyone well and reenergized for 2022. As we return to
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: ‘Stand Up and Deliver’: Cooperation, Courtesy and The Code Of Ethics
Brian Levine, Esq. (Editor’s Note: Part two of a two-part series) In the first part of my “Stand and
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: ‘Stand Up and Deliver’—Cooperation, Courtesy and The Code of Ethics
Brian Levine, Esq. (Editor’s Note: Part one of a two-part series) The holidays are quickly approaching and with it,
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Getting More Than One Month’s Rent in Advance: Seasonal Rental Amendment to the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act
Back in 2019, the New York legislature enacted a broad new law that provided sweeping housing reforms and protections for
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Staying in Your Lane: Do Not Overreach in Your Agent Duties
A Realtor must act in the best interests of his/her client (Code of Ethics, Article 1). A good agent
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Realtors Prevail in the Fight for Others: New Westchester Co-op Transparency Amendment
Based in part on the strong advocacy of our association and its Realtor members, on Monday, June 28, 2021, the
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: The End of the State of Emergency: So Now What?
The New York State of Emergency effectively ended on June 24, 2021. With its ending, many of the regulations enacted