Legal-Advocacy
The Power of Your Vote
Early voting for the June 2025 primary elections runs from Friday, June 14 through Saturday, June 22. Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 24.
NYSAR Legal Update: Amended PCDS Must Be Used Beginning July 1, 2025
The newly amended PCDS must be used beginning July 1, 2025.
NAR Approves Clarifying Changes to Code of Ethics Standard
The board action brings greater clarity to Standard of Practice 10-5, which prohibits members of NAR from harassing any person or persons based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The Legislation on Everyone’s Mind: Tax Reform
NAR remains committed to advocating for provisions that expand opportunity, support homeownership, strengthen communities nationwide, and put the American dream within reach for more families.
NAR: GOP Tax Reform Bill Clears House with Key Real Estate Provisions
The SALT deduction cap is quadrupled from $10,000 to $40,000 for households earning under $500,000. However, the bill does not eliminate the marriage penalty.
LEGAL CORNER: New York State Lead Paint Registry Law: A Comprehensive Overview
Signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on May 3, 2023, as part of the 2023-2024 New York State budget bill, Section 1377 of the Public Health Law will take effect on Nov. 3, 2025.
NAR: First Draft of Tax Reform Bill is ‘Very Positive’ for Real Estate
This draft language preserves or strengthens a raft of provisions vital to housing affordability.
Advocacy Scoop: New NAR Poll Unveiled—Tax Reform, Real Estate Policy and Voter Opinion
The survey found 61% of voters support increasing deduction limits or removing limits altogether.
LEGAL CORNER: NAR’s Updated Clear Cooperation Policy: Seller Options, Listing Requirements and Brokerage Responses
These requirements aim to balance seller choice with the need for a transparent, cooperative marketplace, ensuring buyers and agents have equitable access to property information.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Realtors to Head to Albany on April 29 to Push for Housing Reforms
The annual Albany Lobby Day serves as a critical forum for real estate professionals to press legislators on issues that impact homebuyers, renters and property owners across New York.
LEGAL CORNER: Navigating Obligations for New York State Real Estate Licensees: Website Requirements and Corporate Title Prohibitions
The New York State Department of State has established clear guidelines for real estate brokers regarding the content that must be publicly available on their brokerage websites.
HGAR to Hold ‘Good Cause Eviction’ Informational Session on Feb. 28
HGAR believes that the law could have significant consequences for both landlords and tenants.