August 19, 2016
What happens when sellers leave behind unwanted possessions after a closing? Whether an armoire or an armadillo, sometimes old property is left for the new homeowner to deal with, despite promises and guarantees to the contrary. In most New York contracts of sale, there will be specific language that attempts to grapple with what personal property will be taken or left behind. The attached article from the New York Times, entitled “You’re Taking that with You, Right?” approaches this question with humor, including anecdotes of situations both horrifying and heartwarming.