A property survey is important evidence, but it does not automatically determine ownership rights. In New York, surveys sometimes conflict with deeds, title records, easements, or neighboring surveys, creating uncertainty about where property lines actually exist. When a survey creates a dispute, courts may need to determine ownership through real estate...
Quiet Title Actions in New York: How Boundary Disputes Get Resolved in Court
A quiet title action is a lawsuit used to resolve disputes over property ownership or boundary lines. In New York, courts may determine who has legal rights to disputed property when neighboring owners disagree over boundaries, encroachments, easements, or competing ownership claims. These cases often require deed analysis, surveys, historical records,...
How Long Does the Foreclosure Process Take in New York?
In New York, the foreclosure process typically takes between 12 and 24 months, though some cases last longer depending on court schedules, defenses raised, and whether the homeowner contests the action. Because New York is a judicial foreclosure state, lenders must file a lawsuit and obtain a court judgment before selling the...
Partition by Sale vs. Partition in Kind: Which Is Right for Your Case?
What happens when two people co-own property, but can’t agree on what to do with it? Whether it’s an inherited home or a shared investment gone sour, co-ownership disputes are common. If you’re stuck, a legal process known as a “partition action” might be the solution. This post, by our Nassau...
Your Rights in the Foreclosure Process: What You Need to Know
Are you worried you might lose your home in a New York foreclosure? You’re not alone, and you do have rights. The sooner you understand them, the better your chances of staying in control of your situation. Here’s what you need to know.
An Overview of Your Rights...
Encroachment Law: What to Do When a Neighbor Builds
Has this happened to you? One day, you look out the window of your house and notice your neighbor building a shed, driveway, or hedgerow on what you consider your side of the property line. If so, you’re probably wondering about what legal remedies you have if your neighbor’s construction encroaches onto...