I signed papers to sell my house i believe under price i am going through a divorce and i am stressed can i retract from this

Dear Flushing Home Owner: Did you sign a contract with a purchaser? If so, you likely have no right to unilaterally cancel the contract. Your...

Dear New York Tenant: If you call 311 and report the problems an inspector will visit and record violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code...

MY sister co-signed for me about 3 yrs ago on lease for apartment

Dear Miller Place Tenant: In New York a tenancy becomes month to month on the same terms and condition contained in the expired written lease...

Dear Centereach Tenant: Before you break back in to your former home be sure your landlord did not take your advice and legally evicted you. If...

Can i start a debt collection business with a lawyer friend?

Dear New York Debt Collector: Before you sink real money into buying some other company's bad debt read about the local NYC debt collector laws,...

Is this legal

Dear Binghamton Tenant: Generally, a lease for a specific term lasts until the end date even when an owner sells the house. Your owner may have...

How can I construct legal shared housing for unrelated adults while adhering to code?

Dear Brooklyn Developer: I doubt you will find a lawyer advising you on how to create multiple illegal dwellings. Aside from the prohibition...

What rights do I have as a new tenant discovering a potentially hazardous gas hookup in my building?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: The Department of Buildings has the initial prosecution authority for each violation of the various NYC codes ignored by...

Can one ask for a different judge in Brooklyn Housing court? I'm a landlord.

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: You should direct questions to your own attorney. If your matter is destined for a trial then there will be a...

Is it legal to hack condominium building surveillance cameras for private recordings?

Dear Brooklyn Condo Owner: Inform the Board's attorney. A cease and desist letter should solve the break-in to the closed circuit TV system. If...

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