Any way to get a co op board to provide me with an access door remote control?

Dear New York Shareholder: What can I say? If you have not tried a discrimination complaint, read how to do so at:...

How many days do I have to give her security deposit back

Dear New York Tenant: Unless you have a written agreement mandating return of the deposited security thirty days is considered "reasonable."

Is it illegal to publicily advertise for real estate investment partners?

Dear Flushing Property Owner: New York State real estate investment is regulated by the same law regulating the sale of securities. You cannot...

Dear New York Plaintiff: You sue person A, and if successful after the lengthy legal process, you will have a money judgment. Perhaps, by that...

What is the law of jurisdiction of law of personal jurisdiction? Is there a difference? Landlord/tenant case

Dear Old Westbury Tenant: Personal jurisdiction in summary proceedings derives from service made as provided in the controlling statute...

Can i sue the landlord for negligence

Dear Bronx Tenant: If your tenancy is Rent Stabilized you had the right long ago when you discovered the mold condition to bring your landlord...

Is a landlord able to receive 20% vacancy increase each year after a transient tenant vacates the room?

Dear New York Tenant: No. Those rent increases are not legal. You may review all the Rent Guideline Board orders for hotel and for SRO units...

What state law applies to cross claim?

Dear Lynbrook Defendant: Why would you want to handle a conflict of law argument on your own? If you are familiar with the referenced case then...

How do we get client to pay up for a small amount which might not worth a trip to court?

Dear Melville Business Owner: Small Claims Court is set up just to handle the money issues too small for a lawyer. That's how you do it. If...

Do I have any rights to stay?

Dear Bronx Tenant: If your father sublet the apartment to you even though there was no approval by the landlord, and you paid rent to your...