Apr 27, 2016 | Real Estate
On April 4, 2016, The Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) announced new guidance on the HUD’s interpretation of how the Fair Housing Act applies to would-be tenants with criminal convictions. The Fair Housing Act (the... read moreSep 29, 2015 | Real Estate
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is requiring all lenders to implement new disclosure forms for most mortgage loans applied for starting October 3, 2015. From the consumer’s point of view some of the changes you may see: A new... read moreSep 9, 2015 | Real Estate
I am often asked for advice by landlords who own a single apartment and property management groups who own multifamily apartment buildings alike, whether they need to accommodate a tenant’s request to have an emotional support animal in light of a no-pet policy... read moreJul 22, 2014 | Real Estate
Many local students, graduates and young professionals seek to live within the city bounds of Rochester. With the high price of properties, some homebuyers have turned to an increasingly popular option: a two-family home, or a duplex. While duplexes carry with... read moreJan 3, 2014 | Real Estate
Most physicians lease office space for terms of five or ten years, initially considering immediate needs, but often not negotiating appropriately for unexpected future developments. The purpose of this article is to give you – the prospective tenant... read moreApr 24, 2013 | Real Estate
By Jeffrey M. Kowalski, Esq. The real estate brokerage business model has been the same for decades. Brokerage firms hire real estate agents as independent contractors who are on their own for marketing and expenses and get paid solely on commissions from sales. ... read more
