Condominium Law Questions
A condominium, or condo, is a form of housing where part of the real estate is individually owned, while use of and access to common facilities (e.g., hallways, elevators, mechanicals, lawns) is owned and controlled by the association of owners. Laws regarding condominium lawsuits, boards of directors, and assessments, may vary from state to state. […]
Common Title Defects in New York Real Estate
Common Title Defects in New York Real Estate A title defect can be a serious impediment to real estate transfers. The existence of a title defect means the property could be owned or otherwise encumbered by another person. Therefore, the seller, lender, auctioneer or transferor with a defective title to property actually doesn’t have a […]
Thousands Of New York Teens Are Prosecuted As Adults Every Year
In many US states, 16 and 17 year old adolescents are too young to vote, buy a lotto ticket, drink alcohol, smoke, join the military or even go to a tanning booth without adult supervision. However, in New York, before the recent passage of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2017 budget, they were old enough to get […]
New York Just Moved One Very Important Step Closer to Common Sense Criminal Justice Reforms
What Might This New Law Mean for Youth Offenders? The idea surrounding youth accountability for crimes is often controversial. Some people worry about youth who might only be 16 or 17 years old paying an ‘adult price’ for the crimes they commit. Others point to the importance of enforcing strict criminal penalties, especially as a […]