Category Archives: Rochester NY Real Estate Legal Issues

As a Rochester Real Estate Lawyer, first time home buyers often ask me what the steps in buying a home are. The first step is the preparation of the contract of sale by either the real estate broker or if there is no broker, by the attorney. Once the contract is signed and accepted by […]

I am often asked whether or not real estate investors should use a rented property rider as part of the contract. This is a very essential document in which there is disclosure as far as the leases, security deposits, and terms of the lease. Also, one very important provision is the right of the buyer […]

I am often asked as an experienced Rochester Real Estate Attorney, about closing costs for a foreclosed property.  Closing costs are spelled out in the contract, which lists the closing costs paid by  each side. If you’re buying a foreclosure property, you will usually have to pay all the normal closing costs because, in most […]

The most common mistake I see real estate investors making as a Rochester Real Estate Lawyer,  is choosing a bad location. That’s especially true with out-of-town investors. They’re buying real estate on the internet and just think it’s wonderful to be able to pick up a property for $2,000. Little do they realize, it’s in […]

The New York Property Disclosure Act is involved whenever properties of one to four families are sold. Keep in mind that it’s still buyer beware – caveat emptor. The property condition disclosure form does not offer any sort of warranty or guarantee. As an experienced Rochester Real Estate Lawyer, I usually tell my clients who are […]

Nearly every week, someone asks me as an experienced Rochester Landlord Tenant Attorney, “Well, the other party doesn’t want to get an attorney. Can you represent both sides?” I always say, “No,” even for family members. Some attorneys will represent both sides, but separate representation really offers your best protection. Things can turn bad – […]

As an experienced Rochester Real Estate Lawyer, I am often asked about liability matters for environment issues.  Today, many issues arise based on environmental issues whereas, about 20 years ago,  lawsuits were brought by people who said the insurance companies were trying to deny coverage for environmental issues because there were no specific exclusions. Now […]

As a Rochester Real Estate Lawyer, I often get questions about what precautions to take in buying real estate investment property. The first mistake that I see quite often is buying in a bad location, especially out of town investors that don’t know about the crime statistics, for instance, in a particular location or the […]