Long-time royal watchers were dismayed to hear the news of the death of Great Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. This author and others admired Her Majesty’s service to her country and her longevity. While we obviously do not have royalty in the United States, many of us consider our ancestors to…
As the COVID-19 pandemic fades, many legal cases that were temporarily postponed by the Courts, such as foreclosures, are resuming and going forward in litigation. This results in more properties owned by borrowers failing to pay their mortgages being foreclosed. Due to the increased number of cases going to a…
Many of our readers are aware that the United States Supreme Court recently overturned Roe v. Wade, its landmark decision wherein it determined that the right to privacy derived from the 14th Amendment to the Constitution applies to abortion rights. Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization , found that abortion…
Weiss & Weiss would like to wish all a happy Fourth of July holiday.
Our firm often receives inquires regarding renewals of residential leases. As prior blog posts have discussed, in general, a tenant in New York has no legal right to a renewal lease, unless the rental unit is subject to some type of rent regulation. Another exception may be where the lease…
Weiss & Weiss remembers those who have given their lives in service of our country, and wishes all a Happy Memorial Day.
Prior blog posts have discussed the concept of surplus monies in foreclosure proceedings. When a foreclosed property is sold at public auction, the winning bid may exceed the total amount owed to the entity foreclosing on the property. In such a case, the excess funds are considered “surplus funds,” and…
A recent article in the New York Post discusses a proposed bill relating to evictions which is being considered by the New York State legislature. The “Good Cause” eviction bill would limit evictions in New York to only the narrowest of circumstances. Since the expiration of the COVID-19 eviction moratorium…
Weiss & Weiss would like to wish all those who celebrate a joyous Easter and happy Passover 2022.
We have encountered parties to real estate transactions who get “cold feet” between the time of contract signing and closing. These persons may seek to break the legally binding contract that they have signed and cancel the deal. This post will address when failing to perform a real estate contract…