Legal-Advocacy
NAR Supports Centralization of Compensation Lawsuits
NAR’s view is that all relevant cases should be included in any consolidation (including buyer and seller cases), and the Northern District of Illinois is best placed to address the industrywide issues these cases present.
LEGAL CORNER: Recent Co-op Decision: Stromberg v. East River Housing Corp. and a Review of Co-Op Disclosure Legislation
Recently, the decision in Stromberg v East River Housing Corp. brings to light some of the issues that exist with regard to the co-op approval process and the restrictions that burden purchasers and sellers in co-op transactions.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Lobby Day 2024—Our Time to Shine
Last year, more than 110 HGAR members attended Lobby Day, which represented one-third of the total turnout of the entire New York State Association of Realtors in Albany. With two busloads of Realtors, HGAR came out in force and that effort was recognized.
NAR Challenges Sitzer/Burnett Verdict in Post-Trial Motions
NAR expects to appeal the case to the court of appeals if the federal judge in Missouri does not grant NAR’s motions.
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Limited Background Checks in New York City: NYSAR Helps to Make Key Changes to Bill
With NYSAR's input, a new bill allows landlords, owners and brokers to consider the criminal backgrounds of prospective tenants only if they meet the initial applicant criteria to rent or lease. It's a fair balance for all concerned.
Orange County Executive Neuhaus Begins Term as 2024 President of NYS County Executives’ Association
Neuhaus replaces the Association’s outgoing president Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. The association announced the start of Neuhaus’ term on Jan. 2.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: The Year in Review: Some Victories in Spite of Challenges
This year, we defeated Good Cause Eviction again and lifted the ban of solicitous phone calls — both highlights for HGAR's advocacy efforts and big wins for members.
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Antitrust: What it is, What to Do And Words of Wisdom from My Mother
Antitrust matters are in the news, and they have the potential to affect every Realtor. But really, antitrust is all about playing fair, just like mom always told me. Here's a quick primer, courtesy of mom.
LEGAL CORNER: An Amazing Look Back and the Exciting Journey Ahead
After 400 articles about everything from usury to the metaverse and even artificial intelligence, the legal issues in real estate will always keep us on our toes. We'll be ready to report on what you need to know.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Government Power Hour at Putnam County Day
Each County Day includes a Government Power Hour. This one was particularly substantive, and provided insights into the inner workings of Albany.
LEGAL CORNER: The Real Estate Industry Under Attack: Major Legal, Economic Obstacles Agents Will Need to Overcome
The real estate industry was dealt a major blow when a Missouri jury issued a $5-billion verdict ... and the industry and the defendants did not expect this result.
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: NAR Decision in Sitzer/Burnett: What Do We Do Next?
My last article gave a 30,000-foot view of everything that has been going on with the National Association of