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Governor Hochul Vetoes “Grieving Families Act”
Governor Hochul vetoed the Grieving Families Act, which is intended to modernize New York’s centuries old wrongful death statute to permit recovery of non-economic damages by surviving family members.
Notaries — New Recordkeeping Requirements (10 Years!)
Notaries are now required to maintain a log for a minimum of 10 years for each and every notarial act performed. What details do they need to record?
What To Do When Your Seller Won’t Pay Your Commission
When a seller flexes their muscles and tells their broker they won’t pay the commission at closing, what tools does the broker have to fire back? One answer may be the filing of an RPL §294-b affidavit of entitlement to commission for completed brokerage services.
Proofreading Will Save You Money
In a contract dispute born out of a typographical error, the First Department went to war over whether a grammatically incorrect sentence is legally ambiguous.
Real Estate Brokers Beware — The Internet Enforcement Unit
At the June 29, 2022 New York Real Estate Board meeting, the Division of Licensing Services announced a new enforcement initiative branded the “Internet Enforcement Unit” tasked with visiting real estate brokerage websites to detect violations and commence administrative proceedings against licensees. These investigations are low-hanging fruit that require minimal effort from the Department of State, yet result in easily prosecuted complaints.
New Law – Flood Disclosure in Residential Leases
Beginning June 21, 2023, all residential leases in New York must contain flood disclosures and a notice advising tenants of the availability of flood insurance
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