The law allows grandparents to petition the court for visitation. First the grandparent has to demonstrate "standing." Standing is automatic if...

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The certificate of occupancy is a public record and you should be able to look it up online. A New York City landlord cannot collect unpaid rent...

He cannot charge you "rent." If you are separated and cannot agree on the financial arrangements then you have to file for divorce, and you can...

You should cooperate with the DCF investigation. From your question, it is apparent that you are not the target, but the DCF involvement is...

The law accords an absolute privilege to oral or written communications made in the course of judicial proceedings. The complete immunity for such...

Since you are married it does not matter which of you has title to the property. There is no way to have him removed from the house unless it is...

As an owner, your girlfriend has the right to allow anyone she wants to live in the house. Under New York law, she is required to support the child...

A landlord may charge a deposit only up to one month's rent. An additional "pet fee" charge violates the statute. GOL Sec. 7-108.

Your father is entitled to a copy of the file from the coop board. He can request it, or you can request it if you have a valid power of attorney....

It is unclear from your question whether you were served with a notice of termination based on expiration of the tenancy, or a rent demand notice. ...