Legislative
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Sizing Up the Election Results
This year was a year for local, and in some cases state elections, across the country. Virginia and New Jersey
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Congress Debates Debt Ceiling, SALT, Infrastructure
Several legislative issues are before Congress for consideration and debate. These issues touch every facet of American life. The first
October Legislative Update: The Problems with ‘Good Cause’ Evictions and Eviction Moratoriums
The eviction moratorium has gone on for longer than it should have. While the pandemic is still with us, New
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
National Association of Realtors Files Petition Opposing DOJ’s Withdrawal from Settlement Agreement
CHICAGO—The National Association of Realtors on Sept. 13 filed a petition to quash a request by the U.S.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: September Legislative Update
Realtors won a victory at the federal level when the Supreme Court struck down a CDC eviction moratorium by a
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: August Legislative Update
Eviction Moratorium Saga Continues, Cold Calling Ban, Co-Op Transparency Law in Effect The tenant eviction moratorium has gone back and
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: July Legislative Update
It is now the end of July, and the COVID rental assistance has not yet been processed by Gov. Andrew
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Now is the Time for the State to Act on Co-Op Reform
This past HGAR scored a big victory on Co-op transparency legislation and fair housing. The Westchester County Board of Legislators
Exclusive: Westchester County Executive Latimer Signs Bill into Law Requiring Co-Op Boards Disclose Reason for Applicant’s Denial
WHITE PLAINS—The Westchester County Board of Legislators in a 15-2 vote last night approved an amendment to the existing
June Legislative Update: State Legislative Session Draws to a Close; Westchester Co-Op Disclosure Bill Set for Vote
The end of the New York State legislative session in Albany is at hand. The real estate industry was fortunate
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: June Legislative Update
The Westchester County co-op transparency bill has finally had a public hearing. The number of speakers who came out in