In this post, which is the third and final segment of a three-part series, we look at real property recording and related fees, which have increased significantly in Nassau and Suffolk Counties in recent years. Like illegal impact fees and excessive administrative review fees, fees related to the recording of legal instruments are being used by both Nassau and

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On July 11, 2016, I began a short blog series on how to successfully prepare and record a deed in New York State.  In that post, we reviewed the various types of deeds available such as warranty deeds, bargain and sale deeds and executors deeds.  We also discussed the importance of securing a copy of the last deed of record

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