Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Re: Connected Home Damaging Mine

If title has been transferred (you can check this with your local Registrar or County Clerk) to the son, you should contact him and advise him of the condition. If he keeps it insured, you can file a claim against him and he should contact his homeowner's insurance company. You might need a local attorney to assist you in making the claim and getting reimbursed. If nothing has been done, you should contact your local municipal officials and consider having the property condemned.

Re: Connected Home Damaging Mine

From the facts described it would certainly seem that you have a viable action against your neighbour. It is likely that he is insured which would make a lawsuit even more viable. This area of law does happen to be one of our specialties, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Re: Connected Home Damaging Mine

You may contact the local "Housing Dept" in your area, that handles things like streets, and abandoned properties and file a complaint about the "unsafe and hazardous" condition of the property.

If you reach the correct Agency , they can inspect, and do what's necessary to repair and "make safe" the property. Then charge the costs of any such repairs to the property, as liens.

You may also be able to sue your "neighbor" for any damage to your property that the neglect of his property has caused. If you prove your case and obtain a money judgment for the damage, you may be entitled to charge a Judgment lien on the property for your Judgment, costs and interest.

If the County takes the property re it's own liens, taxes and etc., you could be "shut out" from recovering your losses, unless you are able to get a "good price" to purchase the property.

So,... it's important that you immediately schedule an appointment with an attorney, in your area, for consultation before deciding or doing anything.

Good luck,

Phroska L. McAlister,ESQ