Understanding the New York State Conservation Easement Tax Credit New York landowners may consider encumbering their land with a Conservation Easement to reduce their tax liability. However, as detailed […] Read more
Facilitating Residential Contract Execution in a Strong Seller’s Market Due in large part to high demand and low inventory, the residential real estate market in New York remains extremely […] Read more
Betensky Law PLLC remains on the cutting edge of Cannabis Law in New York State At the October, 2021 meeting of the Westchester County Bar Association’s Cannabis Committee, David Hall Esq. engaged in a detailed discussion of new common law, regulations and statutes surrounding the […] Read more
Ten Legal Considerations for Buying Vacant Land for Subdivision/Development in Westchester County, New York Some savvy real estate investors purchase vacant land, construct homes on the lot(s) and sell them for a profit. Here […] Read more
Governor Hochul Nominates Office of Cannabis Management Officials Governor Kathy Hochul has nominated Chris Alexander for Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management. Mr. Alexander served as […] Read more
Cannabis Legalization Update While New York has legalized cannabis, the State has yet to issue rules and regulations detailing the process and criteria […] Read more
What to Know…About C of O’s When purchasing improved property in New York, buyers often inquire about a Certificate of Occupancy (“CO”) or the lack hereof. […] Read more
Guaranteed Success: The Role of a Guaranty in a Real Estate Transaction Some of the most frequent questions clients ask are related to Guarantees. Commercial Landlords want to know what their recourse […] Read more
Getting Into the “Weeds” – The Impact of the New York MRTA on Coops, Condos & Townhouses The New York Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”) will no doubt have direct and indirect impacts on all New […] Read more
Death and Taxes Benjamin Franklin once wrote “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this […] Read more