COVID RENT RELIEF PROGRAM New York State has extended the deadline to Thursday, August 6, 2020 to apply for the COVID Rent Relief Program to help households experiencing an increase in their rent burden due to a loss of income during the COVID-19 crisis. Visit https://hcr.ny.gov/RRP for more information. To qualify for COVID Rent Relief Assistance, applicants must meet…
Seniors’ and Disabled Right to Part Ways With Their Landlord Update! The law was amended in June 2019 to include disabled persons. The New York State Legislature amended Real Property Law §227-a in 2019 to include “individuals with a disability” as additional covered persons under the statute. Under the amended statute, any individuals…
TAPPING INTO YOUR 401(k) DURING COVID-19 The coronavirus pandemic has reduced income to millions of Americans. As part of the CARES Act, Congress enacted special rules pertaining to early withdrawals and loans from tax-favored savings vehicles like 401(k) and IRA accounts. Withdrawals Previously, an early withdrawal from a 401(k) or IRA was subject to a…
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCE PAGE For the past several months, the firm has remained fully operational and continued to provide seamless, high quality legal services to our clients. This was possible due to the firm’s historical investment in technology and its dedication to helping our clients achieve their goals in any circumstances. Starting this week, our attorneys…
Important Notice: Changes to Statewide Housing Security and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 We want to be sure that you are aware of newly enacted state legislation which significantly impacts landlord-tenant matters. New York enacted the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 providing for sweeping changes to rent and landlord/tenant laws with the…
News from the Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress and it’s Center for Housing Solutions: Housing Costs Remain Out of Reach for Many Hudson Valley Renters Newburgh – For years, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress and its Center for Housing Solutions have been analyzing rental housing and wage data and publicizing information about key…
Have you fallen and can’t get up? While the title is the tag line of a commercial, we represent people who have fallen on the job and have sustained injuries. Here we talk about falling from a ladder or a height – – or if something falls upon you – – while you are performing…
Commonly Asked Questions When Buying or Selling Your Home Q – When Should I Get a Real Estate Attorney Involved in the Transaction? A – Whether buying or selling a home, you should get your attorney involved as soon as possible. You should explain to your attorney what you plan to do and ask how you…
Going to buy or sell a home? Read This Before You Sign: Spring is here, the kids are approaching summer vacation and now is a popular time to consider buying or selling a home. We have prepared some commonly asked questions when it comes to buying and selling a home. We urge you to read…
Since you are reading this blog, you probably live in or near Orange County, NY. In that case, you are ready for winter which, as we are learning as 2017 arrives, will have snow and ice. What follows is a discussion snow and ice injury liability and the rights and responsibilities of those of us…
