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Who Has The Power and Authority to Convey Real Estate in Various Situations
This CLE lecture is designed to enlighten attorneys as to precisely who has the authority to sell, transfer and/or convey real estate. Oftentimes, Sellers, unbeknownst to themselves, believe they have an interest in real estate, only to learn otherwise. From a descent and distribution perspective, we will be discussing precisely who has the authority to convey the real estate in question. We will be further discussing the right to convey by operation of law. More Info
$1002General Credits -
Commercial Pace, The New Kid On The Block: The Legal Framework For A New Form Of Commercial Real Estate Financing
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing (C-PACE) is one of the newest financial tools for property owners and developers in the country. Offering lower interest and longer terms with a super-priority lien, it behaves like a muni bond but can be put into a capital stack. Find out the legal ins and outs of how this is enabled, its legal structure and status, and how you can put it to work for your clients, whether they be private owners, developers, banks, or local governmen... More Info
$501General Credit -
Constitutional Challenges to the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act
The Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) was enacted by the New York State Legislature to correct perceived manipulations of the statute of limitations in foreclosure actions pending in New York State. In this course, FAPA is discussed in relation to how it affects various provisions of the CPLR, the RPAPL and GOL. In addition, FAPA has been challenged as unconstitutional on various grounds: including substantive due process, contracts clause and separation of powers. These constitutio... More Info
$501General Credit -
Basic Zoning for Large Cities: How to Determine Allowable Use, Size, and Height
Basic zoning regulations for large US cities will be reviewed. These regulations assign zoning designations to tax lots that determine: (i) permitted uses; (ii) maximum building size; (iii) maximum building height; and (iv) required open space such as front and back yards. Examples of tables, charts and maps that typically contain these regulations will be reviewed. Methods of modifying a tax lot's zoning regulations to change the use or size will also be reviewed. More Info
$1002General Credits -
1031 Exchanges: Ethical Considerations
1031 Exchanges can often be complex. This comprehensive CLE course will explain the best practices and wide variety of ethical considerations involved in 1031 Exchanges. The course will include: Qualifying Property Scope of Representation Conflicts of Interest Identification Qualified Intermediaries And more… More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Things That a Real Estate Attorney Doesn't Want to Hear
This informative CLE course will address 50 selected inquiries that are posed to Real Estate Attorneys on a daily basis. The course will offer thorough, in-depth and creative responses to address those inquiries. While many of the inquiries are weighty, some seem fairly obvious and yet, the course will address all questions no matter how basic, providing a model for Real Estate Attorneys, who risk harming potential client relationships by ignoring seemingly foolish questions by those not knowl... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Mortgage Mayhem: What Attorneys Need to Know About Loan Applicant Protections
The most confusing, time consuming, stressful and infrequent transaction your clients will face is purchasing a home. Because of this, most consumers simply check-out and become overly-reliant on the loan officer to protect their interests. Consumers say, “Let the experts handle it. I’m here for the coffee.” This is a mistake. A home loan is a “zero-sum” game for the loan officer – either the loan closes or it doesn’t. There is a commission or there isn’t. As a result, some loan officers stack... More Info
$501General Credit -
The NYC Board of Standards and Appeals: How to File an Application
This CLE will detail the application process and the required legal findings to file an application at the NYC Board of Standards and Appeals seeking a zoning variance. The variance is designed to alleviate a zoning hardship that prevents the property from being developed with a viable use. NYC Zoning regulations were first established in 1961 and in some cases, certain tax lots were over regulated and in need of relief. The BSA was established as a safety value to provide such reli... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Top 10 Lease Mistakes & Pitfalls and How to Steer Clear of Them
This program will provide an overview of commercial real estate leasing and the common mistakes made by those drafting and reviewing such leases. Although geared towards landlords and the pitfalls they want to avoid, it will also address some tenant concerns and the best way to negotiate the terms of the lease, from both viewpoints. We will examine the most common provisions in a commercial lease, how to ensure that the parties are protected from unintended consequences and ways to m... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Defying Limits: Breaking the Boundaries of Adverse Possession
Adverse possession is a phrase we all learned in law school, and then promptly forgot. But the concept has been with human society for millennia, and will likely last until the final day a person walks the earth. So long as the elements are met, adverse possession gives people the right to automatically be deemed owners of real estate that they may not have purchased – even without filing a suit for such relief. This CLE course will address the various secrets, critical elements, and... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Do's and Don'ts for Zoning Hearings
What is a public hearing and why is it necessary. Is it different from a public meeting? This CLE program will help you understand the importance of public hearings especially in the context of zoning and land use projects. The do's and don’ts of what to say, what not to say and how to make sure you successfully comply with procedure and technical aspects of a public hearing will be fully explained during this seminar by an experienced land use attorney. The presenter is a seasoned pra... More Info
$501General Credit -
Protecting Your Family Home Through Trusts
All too often, the senior client may find themselves in a dire predicament. Immediate long-term nursing home care is needed and they do not have private funds or long-term care insurance to pay for such care. An individual’s primary asset is often the home in which he or she resides, and there is a common misconception that in such instances, the only recourse would be to sell one’s home and to use the entire proceeds to pay for long-term care needs. This CLE course will provid... More Info
$501General Credit -
An Overview of NJ Residential Eviction Practice
Now that the COVID-19 era has passed we are returning to “normal,” albeit a new “normal.” So, what is the new “normal”? In this course we will explore basic procedural and substantive concepts of New Jersey landlord-tenant law as they currently exist in an area of law that is evolving and growing now more than ever. In particular, we will explore procedural nuances and the many impediments to eviction procedures. Presented by Kenneth W. Biedzynski, Esq., this course will canvas and disc... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Foreclosure 101: An Overview of the Process to Recover Real Property Across the Country
This CLE course provides a high level overview of the basic topics pertinent to practitioners interested in residential foreclosure for lenders across the nation. We will review standard documents, concepts, terms, and methods to achieve foreclosure at a high level, as well as common pitfalls and defenses that can be raised by homeowners in defending against foreclosure. More Info
$501General Credit