How much time do I have to move out all of my belongings after a closing in New York City?
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How much time do I have to move out all of my belongings after a closing in New York City?
How much time do I have to move out all of my belongings after the closing in New York City,which is tomorrow, September 3,2019?
Asked on September 2, 2019 under Real Estate Law, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
All personal property of the seller should be removed prior to the closing. Once the transaction closes, the buyer is the legal owner of the premises and you cannot have your personal items there, at least not without the buyer's approval. Further, your belongings may be considered to be abndoned and you could lose your rights to get them back.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Your belongings need to be moved out before closing: the moment the closing occurs, the property belongs to the buyer, not the seller, and no one--including the seller--can have anything in another person's home without that person's permission. So everything must be removed from the home prior to closing.
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