Dear North Babylon, NY Spouse: Hire an attorney. The attorney will author a cease and desist letter. When the in-laws and the investigator...

How Much notice is required by NY to vacate leased commercial space? No rent owed, no termination of tenancy, Locks changed

Dear Genoa Tenant: Since you have a lease, the lease terms alone control any manner for the landlord's acceleration of the end date of the...

What can we do when the owner decided to sell the house?

Dear Woodside Tenant: To start, your current landlord must turn over the security deposit to the new owner at the Closing consummating the...

If I was to retain you to represent me in a divorce case, how long does it take serve her with the papers? We live in same town.

Dear Married in Farmington: What do you mean by "...If I was to retain you..."? AVVO is not a Law Firm. If you wish to engage an attorney in...

My 14 year old brother changed the locks of our parents house and kicked me out. What can I do?

Dear Manhattan Resident: The two prior versions of the same question gave your age as 23 and your brother's age as 16. If you jigger the "facts"...

We’ve been without gas in the building for 7 months now. What should I do?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Seven months without gas and you did not mention any violations recorded by the City on inspections made after tenants...

Is it legal to rent a basement in a one family house in Bronx, ny?

Dear Bronx Property Owner: The basement apartment should be "OK" if described in the Certificate of Occupancy. But if that were so, you wouldn't...

Can I sue my landlord for negligence ?

Dear Seaford Tenant: When you go into a lawyer office and discuss a realistic course of action, do not be surprised if the lawyer inquires why...

Fraud and executor?

Seems a number of persons decided to risk freedom,. liberty and a professional license to cover up a $20,000 theft. Hardly seems worth the risk....

Can I evict my tenant if my name is not on the house title?

Dear Jamaica Homeowner: You said "your tenant" --that means you are the person who has the lease. If that is so, you have standing to terminate...