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New York Real Estate Law Reporter

May 2025
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Real Property Law

New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

City Holds Easement to Property Sold At Tax ForeclosureNo Summary Judgment on Adverse Possesson Claim Against Town Land Absent Proof That Town Established Property As a Public Street

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Development

New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

Selective Enforcement Claim Against Town DismissedPlanning Board Had Authority to Relieve Owner from Subdivision ProhibitionState Law Did Not Pre-Empt ZBA Authority to Deny Natural Resources Special Permit

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Co-ops and Condominiums

New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

Board Lacked Authority to Mandate Replacement of In-Unit WindowsLiquidated Damages Provision for Construction Delay Did Not Constitute Unenforceable Penalty

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Landlord & Tenant Law

New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

State and City Prohibitions on Housing Discrimination Do Not Permit Suit Against a City

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