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According to the American Bar Association (ABA), there were 177,035 active attorneys in New York in 2017. New York has more attorneys than any other state in the U.S., including states with much larger populations. This is good news for New York residents, as there is a variety of choice when it comes to finding…
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Q. I co-own a piece of real property with my two siblings. I would like to sell the property and divide the proceeds, but my siblings are against any sale. What can I do? New York law recognizes three basic forms in which two or more people can co-own real property. The first and probably…
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Q. What should I keep in mind when considering a solar energy system for my farm? For many agricultural needs, solar energy can provide a good, environmentally-friendly alternative or supplement to traditional energy sources which depend on connections to utility grids or the use of fuel burning power generators. Modern, well-designed, simple-to-maintain and cost-effective solar…
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Q. My neighbor races ATVs on his property at all hours of the day and night, three or four days a week, and the noise is unbearable. What are my legal options Our relationship with our neighbors often has a very direct impact on our quality of life but, unfortunately, not all of us are…
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Q. Am I obligated to post “no trespassing” signs on my private property to keep people out? Trespass is best understood as the intentional entry onto the land of another without permission or justification. In New York, trespassing on the lands of another may result in criminal liability under the Penal Law, and may also…
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Q. Should I have a written agreement in place with members who participate in my farm’s Community Supported Agriculture program? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an alternative model of agricultural food distribution which first originated in Europe in the 1960’s and has since become increasingly popular in the United States over the past three decades.…
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Q. What issues should be considered in negotiating lease agreements with developers for non-farming commercial activities? A. Many farmers are blessed with a resource much sought after by third party developers of commercial projects such as cell towers, wind turbine farms, and natural gas wells – large amounts of isolated, undeveloped land. For this reason,…
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Q. A neighboring residential property owner has recently complained that noise and odor coming from my farm operations are a “nuisance” and has threatened to take me to court. What can I do? A. The manner in which a particular property is used can sometimes produce effects which travel beyond property lines. An owner who…
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by Salvatore Ferlazzo of Girvin and Ferlazzo, PC Buyers and sellers of real property in the Capital Region are able to benefit from the use of the “Multiple Listing Service – Contract for the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate,” a streamlined contract which is commonly used by local real estate brokers in the…
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