INSIGHTS | By: Bernadette E. Tuthill | June 20, 2024
***PROPERTY SCAM ALERT*** Local Police Departments are warning real estate agencies, realtors, brokers, attorneys, and property owners about a significant increase in reports of attempted real estate fraud. The typical scenario is that someone claiming to be the legal...NEWS | January 10, 2023
The Peconic Bay Region Community Housing Act was signed into law by Governor Hochul in the Fall of 2021. The legislation allowed for the five East End towns of the Peconic Bay Region, i.e., East Hampton, Shelter Island, Southampton, Riverhead and Southold, to create a...NEWS | October 25, 2022
On October 25, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill written by New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele that will allow the towns of Riverhead, Southold, Southampton, East Hampton and Shelter Island to put the Peconic Bay Region Community Housing Act upon voter...INSIGHTS | By: Joan Morgan McGivern | April 26, 2022
John A. Viteritti of Hamptons.com recently discussed the evolution of the real estate market with Joan Morgan McGivern, of Counsel with the law firm, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo. JMM: Force majeure usually applies to Acts of God – hurricanes...INSIGHTS | By: Kathryn Dalli | October 25, 2021
In July 2019, the rental laws in New York were significantly changed. Following are 2 important changes: 1.) A landlord who fails to return a security deposit within 14 days of the expiration of the lease term forfeits his/her right to retain any portion of...INSIGHTS | By: Christopher D. Kelley | October 15, 2021
In a landmark decision from the Appellate Division Second Department, Partner, Christopher Kelley achieved a winning result for our client establishing in a case of first impression who really is a “stranger” when considering the “Stranger To The Deed rule.” The...INSIGHTS | By: Twomey Latham | October 11, 2021
On September 20, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul signed an amendment to General Obligations Law §7-108, otherwise known as the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA). The amendment adds an exemption for “seasonal use dwelling unit” (SUDU) from the security...INSIGHTS | By: David M. Dubin | June 22, 2021
John A. Viteritti of Hamptons.com recently discussed the evolution of the real estate market with David M. Dubin, Senior Partner with the law firm, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo.Mr. Viteritti asked for his experience with real estate...NEWS | April 24, 2021
John Shea is a Senior Partner with the firm practicing in the areas of commercial litigation, corporate counseling, real estate transactions and development, environmental law, construction contracts and litigation, and estate planning for high net worth individuals....INSIGHTS | By: Bernadette E. Tuthill | March 15, 2021
Real property fraud is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing crimes in our country, and one which county and state governments are actively trying to combat. Property fraud is often accomplished when someone files a fraudulent document with the County Clerk in...NEWS | March 10, 2021
With property fraud is on the rise, Suffolk County is now offering a free service offered to Suffolk homeowners that can alert you to newly recorded filings against your property. While it doesn’t prevent the filing of a fraudulent document, it does provide a timely...HOW THE LATEST COVID-19 NEWS CAN AFFECT YOU | By: Joan Morgan McGivern | December 21, 2020
To gain expert advice on how force majeure and impossibility or impracticality to perform impact commercial leases as a result of COVID-19, John A. Viteritti, of Hamptons.com, spoke with Joan Morgan McGivern, of Counsel with the firm. Learn MoreTwomey Latham has enjoyed a steady rate of growth since it was established in 1973.
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