Legal-Advocacy
LEGAL CORNER: Recent Court Decision and a Review of Adverse Possession
While many real estate professionals are familiar with the concept of adverse possession, few consider the issues that can arise
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: ‘I See Dead People All the Time:’ Stigmatized Properties and the Duty to Disclose
For those of you that don’t recognize the quote, it’s from The Sixth Sense. It’s a great
LEGAL CORNER: The Status of The Legalization of Basement Apartments And Protecting Tenants, a Year After Hurricane Ida
Just over a year ago, on Sept. 1, 2021, New York City and surrounding areas were severely affected by Hurricane
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Failed to Get Your Commission? You Can’t File a Lien, but Your Listing Agreement May Help
Have you ever run into a situation where your homeowner tells you that they’re not going to pay your
LEGAL CORNER: The ‘Remote’ Closing and the Future of Remote Online Notarization
In New York, as in many other states, the closing process is a long and arduous one and the new
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Westchester Flood Disclosure Law: Don’t Let Your Client Go Under
Studies conducted in 2014 by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority projected precipitation in the New York
LEGAL CORNER: Major Victory For Landlords: Albany's Good Cause Eviction Statute Found to be Null and Void
On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court in Albany County found the “Good Cause” Eviction Statute to be null and
Barrister’s Briefing: Listing Agreements: Making Sure it’s Valid and Correct
Preparing and executing a listing agreement is common for many agents; almost too common. Because agents are used to the
LEGAL CORNER: The 2022 Real Estate Market May Be Slowing But Buyers Are Still Waiving Critical Contingencies
On June 10th, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 8.6%
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
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Legislative Session Winds Down, Campaign Season Heats Up
The New York State Legislature gaveled out in the early hours of June 4th, marking the end of Kathy Hochul’
LEGAL CORNER: Real Estate Contracts, Leases and the Statute of Frauds
Over the years there have been a multitude of lawsuits filed involving whether a valid contract was entered into between