In New York state if a distant relative passes away do you have to sign a waiver of process even if you only met the person 2x?

Dear Levittown Distant Relative: The Estate Executor and attorney are only doing their due diligence to have ability to probate the Estate--and...

Which rights does he have?

Dear New Manhattan Friend of a Tenant: There is no simple solution. Your boyfriend already made on his own the worst possible move by leaving...

Can I not pay rent if my apartment doesn’t have gas?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Help out an attorney willing to provide a response. In a face to face interview or telephone consultation you would expand...

How can I evict a tenant from a co op I own?

Dear Brooklyn Co-op Owner Taking your statement at face value the eviction process in NYC for s month to month tenancy begins with a properly...

What to do if the heat source in my Brklyn apartment is an electric window unit that I have to pay for instead of my landlord?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant Tenant responsibility to pay a public utility for the expense incurred running an HVAC unit for heat and air conditioning...

My counterclaim was dismissed because I showed up late to court and I find it injustice can someone tell me if I can reopen?

Dear NYC Defendant You omitted the court information and how your counterclaims became separated from the underlying case. Generally a...

Do you have any basis to believe that you alone in NYC have an exemption from the Illegal eviction law? Didn't you look up locking out a tenant in...

You should ask your lawyer who handled your rent to own contract if the owner has any authority to cancel the deal when you were not in default or...

Dear Manhattan Tenant: It is okay to feel concerned anytime when contemplating a lawsuit, an adversary, a judicial procedure and a Civil Court...

I married two months ago, can i use cruel and inhuman treatment as the ground in NYC?

Dear Manhattan Spouse: You will need a lawyer. You would need to explore with the lawyer if you have a ground for divorce Likely you cannot...