Residential Real Estate Services

Offices in New City and Valhalla, NY

Successfully handling residential real estate transactions requires legal knowledge and careful attention to details. Catina Law PLLC delivers comprehensive legal services for homeowners, buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Rockland and Westchester counties. Our attorneys recognize that real estate decisions often represent major life changes and important financial commitments. We work carefully to safeguard your interests, maintain compliance with all relevant laws, and create smooth transactions. Our woman-owned firm brings 23+ years of experience to each case, combining thorough understanding of New York real estate law with personalized service that addresses your individual concerns.

Catina Law stands out through our focus on clear communication and accessibility. We keep clients informed during every step, explaining legal concepts in simple terms. Our ability to practice across multiple states allows us to help clients with properties in different locations, providing consistent representation wherever needed. We approach both standard closings and complicated disputes with the same professional care. Our background in commercial litigation gives us valuable perspective when handling investment properties or business real estate matters. From first-time homebuyers to property portfolio managers, we provide the legal support you need. If you have questions about any residential real estate issue, contact us.

About Catina Law PLLC

Catina Law PLLC serves clients in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We represent businesses and individuals in a wide variety of commercial, construction, corporate and real estate matters and take pride in the relationships that we develop and sustain with our clients as well as the results that we achieve for them. Take a look at our site to find out more about how we can help you.

Laura M. Catina

Accurate deed preparation is fundamental when transferring property ownership. Our attorneys carefully create and review deeds to satisfy all legal requirements while correctly reflecting what the parties intend. We work with various deed types including warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, and transfer-on-death deeds, addressing potential issues early to prevent future complications.

Dealing with foreclosure can feel intimidating, but legal options exist. Catina Law offers strategic foreclosure defense services to help protect your home and consider alternatives. We examine your mortgage documents for possible violations, talk with lenders about loan modifications or forbearance agreements, and represent your interests throughout foreclosure proceedings to protect your rights.

Lease Agreements

Properly written lease agreements benefit both landlords and tenants by clearly outlining rights and responsibilities. Catina Law creates, reviews, and negotiates residential lease agreements customized for your situation and compliant with New York landlord-tenant laws. We cover important terms like security deposits, maintenance duties, subletting rules, and termination conditions to avoid future disagreements.

Real Estate Closings

The closing process finalizes a real estate transaction and needs careful legal supervision. Our attorneys manage all residential closing elements, from title searches and document preparation to final review and recording. We coordinate between all involved parties, explain each document before signing, handle unexpected issues, and ensure proper fund disbursement to complete your transaction efficiently.

Mortgage Refinancing

Refinancing your mortgage offers potential financial advantages, alongside important legal considerations. Our attorneys support clients through refinancing transactions, reviewing loan documents for favorable terms and identifying concerns. We check title work, review closing disclosures for accuracy, and attend closings to protect your interests throughout the refinancing process.

Property Management Law

Managing properties involves many legal aspects from tenant screening to maintenance requirements. Catina Law delivers complete legal support for property owners and managers, helping with fair housing law compliance, security deposit handling, eviction procedures, and liability matters. We help create legally sound policies while offering representation when disputes occur.

Real Estate Closings

The closing process finalizes a real estate transaction and needs careful legal supervision. Our attorneys manage all residential closing elements, from title searches and document preparation to final review and recording. We coordinate between all involved parties, explain each document before signing, handle unexpected issues, and ensure proper fund disbursement to complete your transaction efficiently.