News outlets recently reported the tragic death of Shannen Doherty at the young age of 53. Ms. Doherty was best known for playing “Brenda Walsh” in the series “Beverly Hills, 90210.” She was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and bravely fought against the disease until her death. The actress was…
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We would like to inform our readers that Transfer on Death Deeds (“TOD”) will become an option for property transfers in New York as of July 19, 2024. Real property such as a house, condominium unit or vacant land is currently transferred by deed. There are currently various types of…
Recently in the news are stories about squatters taking over properties in New York. A recent blog post addressed the question of who is legally defined as a squatter, and how such a person could be evicted. The reason for this prior analysis is that, under then-current New York law,…
Weiss & Weiss would like to wish all who celebrate a happy Easter for 2024.
We have previously posted concerning a significant amendment to the property condition disclosure law in New York. Previously, sellers of residential real estate were required to complete a detailed questionnaire concerning property conditions or issue a $500 credit at the closing for failure to deliver the document. Many sellers, especially…