When purchasing a home at what point should you contact your Long island real estate lawyers? There are many things potential buyers need to consider when they are ready to invest in Long Island, NY real estate. For one thing, they have to consider whether this purchase will interfere with their current lifestyle because of the high … Continued
Officials up and down the Northeast coast warned that Hermine could wallop the region with strong winds and possible storm surge, as forecasters predicted that it could strengthen back into a hurricane later on Sunday. By Sunday morning, Hermine’s top sustained winds remained at 65 mph as it moved east-northeast at 12 mph. The storm, … Continued
You have just experienced a property damage claim (fire, water, wind, hail, etc) to your home or business. So what do you do now? Do you immediately start cleaning up the mess? Do you start making repairs? Where will you live or relocate while repairs are taking place? There are things that you must … Continued
Thinking back to a time in the early-mid 2000s credit was EASY to obtain, cash was flying around and it was common for homebuyers to skip mortgage contingencies. The crash of 2008 famously led to a flurry of lawsuits during the economic downturn, when buyers found they could no longer finance apartments they’d signed contracts to … Continued
After a long and exhausting search you finally found the right home! Its perfect for your family and a nice transition from the city life that has been wearing on your nerves. You are about to go into contract on the home but because your smart as hell, and watch a ton of HGTV, you find out that the home may … Continued
Question: What is Title Insurance, why do I need it? Steve’s Answer: Title Insurance is an insurance policy that you purchase to insure that you actually receive good title to the property that you are purchasing. It also covers you in certain situations, such as in claims of encroachment. Title Insurance is required by … Continued
Service Area: Property Damage After a denial of his homeowner’s insurance claim for damage to his foundation caused by the ruptured sewer line of the adjacent property, lawyers at Greenblatt Agulnick commenced a lawsuit against the insurance carrier for breach of contract and the adjacent property owner for negligence in failing to timely repair the … Continued
After a long year and the substantive investigations coming to a close, we are pleased the we are one step closer to our clients having their day in court. Our client’s have lost their homes, belongings, beloved pets, and have endured significant financial hardships over the past year. We believe that the lawsuit reflects all … Continued
When discussing the concept of insurance broker negligence and failure to procure insurance in New York, the discussion usually starts with talks of visiting a doctor or lawyer. When we go to the doctor, we hop onto the table with the understanding and hope that the doctor will examine us and tell us what we … Continued
I cannot even tell you how many times our firm has consulted individuals and families who have lost everything they own, and been displaced from their rental apartment following a casualty loss such as a fire or water damage. The first question I am always compelled to ask is whether they have property insurance and far … Continued