Exploring Student Housing Discrimination

Exploring Student Housing Discrimination

Tal Rappleyea is a real estate and municipal lawyer based in New York State. This blog was originally posted on Tal’s website here.  — Pennsylvania State Representative and licensed real estate broker Susan Helm has been exploring the idea of whether...
Zombie Foreclosures On the Rise

Zombie Foreclosures On the Rise

According to Merriam-Webster, to foreclose is the act of taking back property because the money owed for the property was not paid. This is often the case with mortgages. In New York, something called a zombie foreclosure is on the rise, which is when a homeowner...
When Can the Landlord Enter My Apartment?

When Can the Landlord Enter My Apartment?

Upon signing a new lease for an apartment, renters may initially feel concerned about whether the landlord will enter their apartment without warning. After all, no one wants to be exiting the shower to find their landlord in the living room! In accordance with state...
The Secret Allure of Elite New York Real Estate

The Secret Allure of Elite New York Real Estate

Tal Rappleyea is a real estate and municipal lawyer based in New York state. This blog was originally posted on Tal’s website here.  — The Time Warner Center in New York is an important part of the state’s large real estate purchases. Over the past few years, some of...
How to Improve Construction Contracts

How to Improve Construction Contracts

Tal Rappleyea is a real estate and municipal lawyer based in New York state. This blog was originally posted on Tal’s website here.  — It’s important for all construction projects to have written contracts — no matter the type of job it is. By...