Commercial Leasing

Commercial leasing laws in New York require that all leases must be in writing and signed by both parties. The lease should contain provisions for rent, utilities, repairs, maintenance, and taxes, among other things.

Condominium & Townhouse Issues

Condominium and townhouse laws in New York require that developers provide purchasers with a public offering statement and a disclosure statement that includes all necessary information about the property. There are also specific laws regarding the establishment and management of homeowner associations.

Construction Contracts, Conveyancing

Construction contract and conveyancing laws in New York require that contracts for construction and conveyancing be in writing and signed by both parties. The contract should include detailed information on the project, including the scope of work, timeline, and payment schedule.

Co-ops, Deeds

Co-op and deed laws in New York require that co-op boards approve potential buyers before a sale can be completed. Deed laws dictate the manner in which real property can be transferred, including the type of deed required and any legal requirements for transferring ownership.

Easements & Right of Ways

Easement and right of way laws in New York allow for the creation of easements and rights of way on private property. These can be used for access, utilities, or other purposes and are subject to specific legal requirements.

Escrow

Escrow laws in New York require that funds held in escrow be managed according to specific rules and regulations. This includes rules on when funds can be released and how they should be disbursed.

Eminent Domain

Eminent domain laws in New York allow the government to take private property for public use, provided that the owner is compensated fairly for the loss of their property.

Entity Formation

Entity formation laws in New York dictate the legal requirements for creating and registering a business entity, such as a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership.

Estate Planning (For Real Estate Holdings)

Estate planning laws in New York allow for the creation of trusts and other legal entities to manage and transfer real property after death. There are specific rules regarding how these entities can be created and managed.

Financing, Foreclosure Actions

Financing and foreclosure laws in New York govern the process of obtaining and foreclosing on a mortgage. This includes rules on foreclosure proceedings, the role of the mortgage holder, and the rights of the borrower.

Land Disputes, Landlord / Tenant Disputes

Land dispute and landlord/tenant dispute laws in New York govern the process of resolving disputes between property owners and tenants or other parties. This includes rules on evictions, lease disputes, and property damage.

Land Use Planning, Lease Negotiations & Review

Land use planning and lease negotiation laws in New York govern the process of zoning and land use, as well as the negotiation and review of lease agreements.

Like Kind Exchange (1031 exchange)

Like-kind exchange (1031 exchange) laws in New York allow for the tax-deferred exchange of one property for another of like kind. There are specific rules regarding how these exchanges must be structured and executed.

Mortgage Loans, Multi-party Transactions

Mortgage loan and multi-party transaction laws in New York govern the process of obtaining and managing mortgage loans, as well as the legal requirements for multi-party transactions.

Purchase & Sale Agreements

Purchase and sale agreement laws in New York govern the process of buying and selling real property. This includes rules on the formation of purchase agreements, the transfer of ownership, and the legal requirements for closing.

Property Closings

Property closing laws in New York govern the legal requirements for completing a property sale. This includes rules on the transfer of ownership, the disbursement of funds,