It's not enough that your company serves the real estate industry, your actual duties should be directly related to real estate, as opposed to the typical executive responsibilities. 2.

Unfortunately it’s very probable you will be responsible for this unless there is a statute of limitations in your state which could come into play.

Short term, assuming the real estate lobby doesn't sue this to keep delaying/appealing, once it goes into effect there will be no more broker fees paid by tenant *unless they hire the broker*Some long term effects I can predict already: - Landlords now having to absorb broker fees will bake this into the rent (e.g. how "no fee" units typically are priced a little higher than other units) - Real estate board will require another document (or checkbox) for tenants to sign stating that they're hiring the listing broker and responsible for compensating them for their fee *if* they apply and are approved- Regular New Yorkers will have an even harder time to find an apartment because you cannot legislate/regulate away a housing crises... 

I asked Gemini and it pumped out some responses, but I know literally nothing about this so I have no clue how accurate it is and it definitely also recommends consulting with a lawyer and other experts in this arena.

I am staying steadfast on my response and not backing down (I spent 25 years as a GC/developer fighting with contractors) and have seen this thousands of times. 

I am of course no expert on this, but for logistical purposes, I would assume No and ask if you can as you go. 

Generally, I've found that people are more concerned with the content, thoroughness and responsiveness of my emails than what suffix is attached to them.

The contract I could find says the following:```...together with the right of ingress and egress at all times for the purpose of mining, drilling and exploring said land for oil, gas and other minerals, and removing the same therefrom.And said above described land being now under an oil and gas lease originally executed in favor of [Oil Company], Chicago and now held by [Oil Company] it is understood and agreed that this sale is made subject to said lease, but covers and includes of all the oil royalty and gas rental or royalty due and to be paid under the terms of said lease.It is agreed and understood that of the money rentals which may be paid to extend the term within which a well may be begun under the term of said lease is to be paid to the said [purchaser], and in the event that the said above described lease for any reason becomes cancelled or forfeited, then and in that event, the lease interest and all future rental on said land, for oil, gas and mineral privileges shall be owned jointly by [owner] and wife and [purchaser] each owning & interest in all oil, gas and other mineral in and upon said land, together with interest in all future rente.This sale is made for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars, cash in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.To have and to hold the above described property, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging unto the said [owner] heirs and assigns forever, and we do hereby bind ourselves, heirs, executors and administrator to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said property unto the said [purchaser] heir and assignee against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof

The funds would be better purposed on more turnkey real estate, but good luck.

Those who do understand it aren’t struggling.Here’s the common flaw: people think a circumstance equals motivation.Foreclosure = motivatedTax lien = motivatedAbsentee owner = motivatedThat’s just not true.Motivation is an emotional response to a circumstance, not the circumstance itself.Let me give you an example.