Real Estate

Reminder to Residential Landlords of Obligation to Provide Notice of Flood Risk and History To Tenants Upon Lease Signing or Renewal

Lucien A. Morin II

As pointed out in my December 2023 article, effective March 20, 2024, sellers of residential property are required to disclose whether the home is in a Federal Emergency Management (“FEMA”)…

Understanding Ethical Complaints for Real Estate Agents

In the dynamic landscape of New York's real estate market, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct is not just a matter of personal integrity, but it is a legal and…

Listing a Home for Sale or Buying a Home? New Changes to PCDS regarding Flood Disclosure and Loss of Seller $500 Opt-Out Credit become effective March 20, 2024

Lucien A. Morin II

For only the second time in its 21 year history, the New York statutory form Property Condition Disclosure Statement (commonly referred as PCDS) pursuant to Real Property Law Article 14…

Buying or Selling a House? Wire Fraud Scams Hit Close to Home

Lucien A. Morin II

Understanding Fraud Claims by Real Estate Buyers and Sellers

Listing a Home for Sale? Legislative Changes Relating to Indoor Mold Disclosure

Lucien A. Morin II

Bankruptcy Might Save Your Home From Foreclosure

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To Do or Not to Do...a Home Inspection (with apologies to William Shakespeare)

Lucien A. Morin II