While pets enrich lives, most landlords never quite welcome them on their properties. If you are a resident of New York and looking to introduce a pet in your rental property, you might want to know what your landlord has to say before going ahead with your idea. ...
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What would the Fair Chance for Housing Act do?
On Behalf of Zingman & Associates PLLC | Dec 22, 2022 | Real Estate Law
Even after someone has served their sentence for a criminal offense and fulfilled any other obligations related to that sentence, they can find that their criminal record still follows them around. It can even prevent them from renting an apartment or a home if the...
When is an eviction illegal in New York?
On Behalf of Zingman & Associates PLLC | Dec 6, 2022 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
If a landlord does not follow proper procedures when evicting their tenant, it may amount to an illegal eviction. This can open one up to certain legal and civil sanctions as it is considered a misdemeanor crime in New York. First, you must have sufficient legal...
3 commonly missed red flags during a home inspection
On Behalf of Zingman & Associates PLLC | Nov 15, 2022 | Real Estate Disputes
Many older homes have big issues that may turn a house from cozy and comfortable to a life-long fixer-upper. Newer homes aren’t free from issues either and may have signs that there were issues during construction. Whether it’s your first home or fifth home, it’s an...
What are contingency clauses in real estate closing?
On Behalf of Zingman & Associates PLLC | Nov 1, 2022 | Real Estate Law
If you are looking to seal the deal on buying a property, you should always insert contingency clauses. These are crucial to allow you to withdraw from the transaction if you encounter last-minute problems. A contingency clause effectively says, "If this happens, then...
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On Behalf of Zingman & Associates PLLC | Nov 12, 2020 | Firm News
We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...