New York State’s Cease and Desist Law was created in 1989 to protect Queens residents from rapacious real estate agents who harassed them constantly. Bellerose is one of the best-represented neighborhoods on this list.
Those of us who have participated in the cease-and-desist registration, have, for the most part, been satisfied with the peace and quiet it provides. It’s rare that we answer the phone at dinnertime only to find a real estate company offering to sell our homes for us.
There are shortcomings to this law, however. Unscrupulous companies attempt to utilize every loophole that they can uncover. Sleazy tactics such as changing the town name or misspelling of the recipient’s first or last name are common tactics.
Many residents find they are now under attack by “private investors.” These entrepreneurs use the same measures that real estate brokers are now legally forbidden to use against registered homeowners.
Phone calls, mailings, and visits to your home are now becoming common. What makes these lowlifes different? They aren’t covered by the cease-and-desist law.
They’re not licensed or registered in any way by New York State, so they’re free to invade your peace and quiet by ringing your doorbell and questioning if you want to sell your home.
The home you purchased is your castle. You’re entitled to the quiet enjoyment of this home, free from the harassment brought on by vultures who are only interested in one thing - money.
Legitimate real estate companies and brokers respect your privacy; they know you’ve registered with the list for a specific reason.
If you have been solicited by any real estate company, and you have registered your address with New York State’s cease-and-desist list, follow up and file a complaint. It’s your home, and your neighborhood at risk.
Rick Duskiewicz
President, Creedmoor Civic Association
Bellerose Manor
Stop realtors who harass homeowners
By QNS News Team
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