One of the more significant changes of the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 that largely passed under the radar is an amendment to RPAPL 711(2). Prior to June 2015, in situations … [Read more...] about The End of “Next of Kin” Nonpayments
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Entering into a Joint Will in New York
Joint wills are valid in New York. That said, are they the best estate planning tool for a couple to utilize? Ultimately that decision is the couple's decision to make. One problem with a joint … [Read more...] about Entering into a Joint Will in New York
Legal Possession of an Apartment Sealed by the NYPD After the Death of the Tenant
Many landlords in New York have found themselves in a predicament when a tenant dies in an apartment and the New York City Police Department have sealed the apartment. If a landlord’s agent asks the … [Read more...] about Legal Possession of an Apartment Sealed by the NYPD After the Death of the Tenant