What works for your neighbor’s property in Scarsdale may not work for yours in White Plains or Yonkers. This is because Westchester County has 48 municipalities and each one sets its own rules. Hence, as a new property owner in Westchester, you need to understand why...
The legal foundation of your New York small business may have cracks you have not noticed yet. Three common pitfalls hurt businesses in every industry, leading to lawsuits, fines and serious legal problems. These issues affect real businesses every day with real...
Many homes in the Westchester area are duplexes or even multi-family homes. There are many residential properties specifically built to house multiple families. Additionally, it has historically been quite common for those acquiring larger residential properties to...
Westchester has a dense patchwork of municipalities, and this means that a developer’s proposal in a village may be just feet away from a quiet residential street in a neighboring town. These "multi-jurisdictional" conflicts usually occur when one community gains...
Westchester County is famous for its historic homes and deep roots, and with long histories can come hidden headaches. During a title search, you might find a "cloud" on your title, which often looks like an old mortgage that appears unpaid in public records. These...
For many Westchester County families, a second home in the Catskills or Adirondacks is a sanctuary for generational memories. However, leaving a retreat to children without a plan can turn a place of peace into a logistical nightmare. The reality of shared ownership...
Entrepreneurs often rush into business deals without looking at the fine print. Whether you plan to acquire a bakery or sell a tech startup, the legal details matter. A single oversight can turn a profitable deal into a financial nightmare. Scrutinizing financial...
You look out your window one morning and see a utility crew digging in a part of your yard far from the power lines they maintain. Or your neighbor, who has a driveway easement across your property, may have started leaving equipment there overnight. In either case,...
Buying a home in the Hudson Valley can be more challenging than you think. While you’ll certainly have to consider securing a mortgage at an affordable rate and beating out competing offers on a piece of property that you love, there are also legal issues that you’ll...
Homeowners associations (HOAs) establish bylaws with many rules for property owners and residents. They may restrict activities that affect others’ use of their properties, such as loud parties. They may limit how people improve their properties. Frequently, HOA rules...
