Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
Cooperative apartment
When purchasing a private coop who pays for the coop boards attorney, the buyer or the seller?
Asked on 3/02/07, 9:08 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Johm Smith
tom's
Re: Cooperative apartment
That can always be negotiated.
Answered on 3/02/07, 10:25 am
Phroska L. McAlister
PHROSKA LEAKE McALISTER
Re: Cooperative apartment
In NY the buyer usually pays the Coop Board attorney, his/her attorney, the title or abstract company, etc..
The seller usually pays his/her attorney and pays the Coop Board attorney ONLY for those things that are specifically relatable to or of benefit the Seller.
Good luck,
Answered on 3/02/07, 4:03 pm