Real real estate rulings from New York courts — what happened, what the court decided, and why it matters.
Can a company be forced to sell special 'air rights' it agreed to sell? A New York court tackled this question in a dispute between two real estate busines
Brickstone Group, Ltd. v. RandallBrickstone Group, Ltd. v Randall (2019 NY Slip Op 03313) Brickstone Group, Ltd. v Randall 2019 NY Slip Op 03313 Decided on May 1, 2019 Appellate Division,
Davis v. KhaniA Brooklyn homeowner sued her builders over unfinished repairs and unpaid water bills. Years later, an appeals court had to decide if the money awarded was
Douglas Elliman of LI, LLC v. Roselle Bldg. Co., Inc.A real estate broker sued for a commission after a property sale. The court had to decide if summary judgment was proper. Here's what happened in Douglas E
GALLAGHER, JR., JOSEPH P. v. RUZZINE, JR., DOMINICSUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department 1308 CA 16-00508 PRESENT: WHALEN, P.J., CENTRA, LINDLEY, DEJOSEPH, AN
Gallagher v. RuzzineAppeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Erie County (Diane Y. Devlin, J.), entered January 6, 2016. The order, among other things, granted the motions o
Howard Hanna WNY, Inc. v. Krog Group, LLCCan a real estate broker earn a commission just for introducing a buyer and seller? This New York case looks at that question. It involves a broker, a buye
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LHWS LLC v. S.L. Green Realty Corp.Can a verbal promise to pay a broker's fee hold up in court? A New York case about a Madison Avenue property shows why some real estate deals must be in wr
M&E 73-75, LLC v. 57 Fusion LLCM&E 73-75, LLC v 57 Fusion LLC (2020 NY Slip Op 04372) M&E 73-75, LLC v 57 Fusion LLC 2020 NY Slip Op 04372 Decided on July 30, 2020 Appellate Division, Fi
Manson v. Kejo Enterprises, LLCIn an action to recover damages for breach of contract, the defendants Kejo Enterprises, LLC, and Kenneth Bergstol appeal, as limited by their brief, from
Meisels v. MelamedA buyer paid a down payment to purchase a company that owned real estate. When the deal fell apart, he sued to get his money back. Here's what a New York c
NRT N.Y., LLC v. 289 Parsonage Lane, LLCA real estate broker sued over a missed commission on a Sagaponack property sale. This case looks at what happens when you try to reopen a lost court case
Perelmuter v. LRM Bldrs., LLCA foreclosure sale down payment turned into a legal fight. Who gets to keep the money when a property title has problems? This case explains the rules.
Prendergast v. SwiencickyPrendergast v Swiencicky (2020 NY Slip Op 02686) Prendergast v Swiencicky 2020 NY Slip Op 02686 Decided on May 7, 2020 Appellate Division, Third Department
Safka Holdings, LLC v. 220 West 57th Street Limited PartnershipA New York real estate deal fell apart before closing. The buyer sued the seller for breach of contract. Here's how the court decided who was right.
Sweeney v. StarkA $6.25 million home sale in Sands Point, New York fell apart over title problems. This case looks at when a buyer can legally walk away from a real estate
Warburg Realty Partnership, Ltd. v. AschheimCan a real estate broker collect a commission after its listing agreement expired? A New York appeals court answered this question in Warburg Realty Partne