Governor Hochul’s Pro-Housing Community Program The past few years have been a rocky time for the housing market in the Hudson Valley, to say the least. With this year’s record high interest rates for mortgages and homes still listed at double or triple what they last sold for, the market doesn’t seem to be offering…
What the New York State Climate Leadership Community Protection Act means for New Yorkers: Insights from an Attorney The New York State Climate Leadership Community Protection Act (CLCPA) adopted in 2019 represents a concerted effort by the New York legislature to combat the effects of climate change. The purpose of the CLCPA is to…
How To Navigate Commercial Lease Negotiations in the Hudson Valley As an experienced commercial real estate attorney, I understand that commercial lease negotiations play a pivotal role in securing favorable lease agreements for property owners/landlords in today’s competitive commercial real estate market. Here are a few key insights we can help you work…
Governor Hochul’s Executive Order Promotes Construction of Housing On July 18, 2023, Governor Hochul signed Executive Order No. 30 designed to promote additional housing construction throughout the State—a goal from Hochul’s Housing Compact that did not pass in the latest budget. The Order focuses on actions taken by “Affected State Entities,” which include executive…
Rachel Rosenwasser, Esq. Graduates Pattern Fellows Program The law firm of J&G Law, LLP (J&G) is excited to share that Rachel J. Rosenwasser, Esq., an associate attorney concentrating in real estate, has successfully completed the Pattern Fellows Program – Class of 2023. Rachel recently participated in a graduation ceremony on June 12th, alongside her fellow…
Attention Home Buyers and Sellers The Home Buyers and Sellers Toolkit is Now Available! If you are a home buyer or seller, you should know that J&G Real Estate attorneys have created a special toolkit to help save you time and money. Buying or selling a home can be an intricate process, and it’s common…
QUESTIONS YOU MUST HAVE ANSWERED BEFORE STARTING THE HOME BUYING PROCESS To assist you in your homebuying process, we, as experienced real estate attorneys, can provide you with fourteen common real estate questions that we are often asked. You should be prepared to ask these questions as you begin this process. Please note that these…
THE INEQUITABLE REAL PROPERTY TAX TREATMENT OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES Short-term rentals (“STR”) are a burgeoning and booming billion-dollar industry that remains largely unregulated and undertaxed. Earning two to three times the potential income of long-term rentals, STR investors enjoy freedom from the same levels of taxation and regulation that hotel and motel owners are…
Protecting Yourself as a Contractor or Homeowner – What the Law Requires in a Home Improvement Contract Are you a homeowner considering a home improvement? Or are you a contractor who wants to ensure you are protected when performing home improvements? Article 36-A of New York’s General Business Law provides the answer. The definition of…
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ERAP was created by the New York State Legislature and implemented June 1, 2021. Tenants were allowed to apply for relief from past-due rent which accumulated on or after March 13, 2020. As of January 11, 2023, the program announced some important changes…
