In looking at NYS subdivision law it appears that you do not need a owner approval on the final plan.
Can anyone confirm this?
We have always had it on there, but it may not be necessary by the state, maybe locally.
Thanks
Small hijack (sorry), but I always find it odd that I could deed to you any property I own without your signature "accepting" ownership.
> Small hijack (sorry), but I always find it odd that I could deed to you any property I own without your signature "accepting" ownership.
It always struck me that an excellent way for the owner of a property contaminated with hazardous materials to get revenge on his/her enemies would be to record a deed naming the enemies as the new owners.
Pass it through a shell or two on the way. Make sure they are Delaware Corporations;-)
I may be off a bit on this and know nothing about New York law, but in my world the term "subdivision", was the simultaneous creation of several lots (6 or more in AZ). Short of that, it was merely a land division.
Sub's always had the scrutiny of govt review, owner, planning, engineering, health department, recorders, etc approvals via a certificate on the plat. Sometimes the certificates took up more space than the actual map.
A simple land division (5 or fewer in AZ) can be completed without all that scrutiny as long as it goes by the rules, but the owner has to actually convey the parcels before they are created. MI had different rules where they all required local govt approval, but the difference between subs & land division was similar.
Agree with above. Odd the owner doesn't have to approve the conveyance. I suspect something afoul there or somebody isn't understanding things.
In NY the conveyance is done with a deed, not a filed subdivision map.
Although, some counties will change the tax map per a filed subdivision.
In California, State Law defines the term "Subdivider" which does not necessarily mean you are the owner.
The Title Company issues a Preliminary Subdivision Report, different from a Title Report, which specifies who needs to signs the subdivision map.
If the subdivision does not require the dedication of easements, the subdivider who is not the necessarily the owner can sign the subdivision map. If dedication of easements is required, the subdivider must have a fee interest in the land.
