NEW York trespassing question

Dear Flushing Pedestrian: Why did you believe taking a shortcut to the street is criminal behavior? If you got 'caught" and have a summons, the...

Could she really kick us out the house?

Dear Bronx Tenant: Have you checked out the possibility that your basement apartment is not legal to occupy as a home? That would explain the...

Ex-roommate harassing me by contacting building management, what should I do?

Dear New York Tenant: You did not mention that your tenancy is Rent Stabilized and you overcharged your roommate, so that eliminates concern...

How can I rent my one bedroom co-op out on homeaway.com for less than 30 days?

Dear Brooklyn ML Coop Owner: The eviction process is complex and lengthy. If caught violating the NYC law relating to the prohibition of short...

How do I get my deposit back? Roommate tried to evict me by cancelling her rent and illegally locked me out

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: As ably pointed out to you by the first answering attorney, you and your "roommate" are co-tenants, since you both signed...

What to do about the threats of a mentally sick person?

Dear Brooklyn Resident: You seem to be an expert in this field. Your daughter and her husband are adults. You are not likely to establish in a...

I filed a complaint in supreme court against god and judge entered an order of dismissal

Dear New York Plaintiff: This is the reason most drivers turn to their insurance company to process a claim against a rear-end impact. You may...

Can i raise my tenants rent to whatever i please say from 1500 to 1700 in nyc?

Dear Bronx Property Owner: You did not find any rules online for home owners because government has no interest in becoming involved in the rent...

How do I file a Motion to Strike when the complaint itself has not actually been filed?

Dear New York Defendant: Before you do any writing, visit the clerk of the court, in the court house, and requisition the file. If there is no...

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My question is, does it take this long to close and can I cancel out?

Dear Byron: You did not hire an attorney on your own, and that may be a big mistake. Look over the papers you signed. Ordinarily, you would...