At the Prelim. Confer. in civil court for debt collect, the judge stated by demand was due at a specific date, what do I do.

Dear New City Self-Represented Litigant: It is not too late to read this publication from New York's court system, Guide for Pro Se Litigants,...

Dear Brooklyn Home Owner: There are methods available to you to convert the two family home into a condominium. But if you intend to sell the...

Dear New York Litigant: You will give up a defense based on a lack of personal jurisdiction if you answer the complaint and you do not assert a...

How is a eviction notice to be signed ?

Dear Bronx Tenant: The signature is the least worrisome issue if you received an eviction notice and were never aware the landlord started a...

How can I find out if an apartment I am looking to rent at 546 n Indiana avenue lindenhurst ny is legal

Dear Lindenhurst Tenant: You could start here: http://www.villageoflindenhurstny.gov/departments/building-department/two-family/

How can I get my landlord to pay for an AC repair?

Dear Fulton Tenant: New York State does not recognize the right for a tenant to claim air conditioning is an essential service for human...

Can I charge a neighboring absentee lot owner for maintaining their property (grass/ snow) m?

Dear Buffalo Property Owner: If you maintained the neighbor's property with permission from the owner, you could try now to bill retroactively....

How can I prevent trespassers onto my property - I live in nys with 42 acres of land . I posted signs as required by the dec.

Dear Alden Property Owner: First check out this article to confirm you properly posted your property....

Can I get an extension from court if my new apartment is not going to be ready in time for me to move before being evicted? PT 2

Dear Ridgewood Tenant: Right now you remain bound by the terms and conditions of the settlement. With a move-out date for April 30th, you have...

Can I get an extension from court if my new apartment is not going to be ready in time for me to move before being evicted?

Dear Ridgewood Tenant: Right now you remain bound by the terms and conditions of the settlement. You did not mention your move-out date and...