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The standard form contract entitles a Seller to be compensated at closing for the oil remaining in the Seller’s oil tank. In order to require the Buyer to pay for the oil, Sellers must contact their

Amanda’s Law (Chapter 367 of the Laws of 2009) requires that carbon monoxide detectors be installed in almost every home.

If you are a seller and you are cleaning out the attic, the basement, etc. make sure that all your garbage and debris are removed from the premises (not just the house-the back and front yards as well)prior to closing.

The appliances which are in the home at the time a Buyer makes an offer to purchase must be the same appliances in the home at the time of closing (unless the contract specifically permits an exchange). So if a Seller has a Sub Zero refrigerator in the house at the time of contract

Most residential real estate contracts in New York do not have definite dates to close. Instead, most contracts contain “on or about” closing dates, which create a “targeted time frame to close.” For example, a typical New York State residential contract would have closing date language stating