What is my HDFC co-op's flip tax?

Your HDFC board likely enacted a flip tax. You should request a copy of the current flip tax resolution.

Can I evict someone from my basement, I just found out that renting my basement is illegal?

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner If you just want her gone, you'll need to convince her with some money. Otherwise you'll be dealing with a court...

I got a 3 day and im olny 14 days late and on the notice thay change me late fees my rent is normaly 775 it is 845 on the three

You may face the nonpayment summary proceeding, but paying the rent owed including the extra fees is a defense if you are sued only for the one...

If I am a primary lease holder in a NYC apt, can I be co-applicant with a friend in Florida without voiding my current lease?

Dear Bronx Tenant: An attorney needs to know whether your tenancy is rent regulated. If not, an attorney needs to review your lease. The...

Looking 4 Experienced Attorney/Firm Who Accepts Contingency Cases 4 Possible Contesting Accounting & Breach of Fiduciary Duty

What is the contingency event you envision for an attorney/law firm?

Dear Stony Brook Tenant: You'll need to check this out on your own with Town of Brookhaven. But you really should know from your own experience....

Domestic partnership

A valid marriage is a bar to a domestic partnership, for entering into a domestic partnership in NYC. See:...

How I can find out that my husband gave me divorce or not?

Without a divorce the new marriage is null. Without a divorce your husband committed bigamy. Without a divorce your husband committed adultery....

How do i go about suing TD Bank?

To do so, call a lawyer by phone. No one answering you is allowed by AVVO rules to say call me.

Can my landlord force me to re-apply for my rent stabilized apartment to take someone off my lease?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: I believe your landlord is attempting to deny making a proper renewal lease offer.