Do I need a lawyer and how do I go about it

Dear Bronx tenant: You do not need a lawyer to sue a thief in Small Claims Court. Let the police find the thief. In the future, try to keep your...

How do you issue the right of first refusal when there is no Board in place?

Dear Unit Owner: You seem to be a member of a failed condominium. All unit owners are at risk for allowing the condominium to exist in defiance...

What is use and occupancy when the tenant is on public assistance?

Dear New York Tenant: Based on your description of the facts and circumstances, I cannot agree that you or the judge have a firm understanding...

Can I sue my landlord to recover rent that was paid to him without him having a certificate of occupancy?

Dear Long Beach Tenant: So why did you endure these horrible living conditions and not take advantage of your tenant right to charge the...

Dear New York Spouse: Does your husband have a drivers license from Florida because he was born in Florida? If so, NYC will not have a record of...

How many days does a property management company have to provide a final accounting to landlord if not stated in the contract?

Dear Oswego Property Owner: Your new manager must drive over to your old company and physically pick up all their books and records of account...

Do basement apartment lease agreements hold water in Nassau County, NY?

Dear Floral Park Tenant: The issue is not clear cut in Nassau County as the trend in Nassau is in favor of the landlord even when the apartment...

What can you recommend to plaintiff who can't afford a lawyer at trial for contract breach?, and more causes of action?

Dear Brooklyn Plaintiff: If you want to do a trial and act as your own lawyer, read as many books and guides you can lay your hands on. Spend...

Do contractor's insurance companies ever settle without having to sue them?

Dear New York Home Owner: In NYC, I believe that the Department of Consumer affairs takes complaints about licensed home improvement...

Tenant distroyed my house, what kaind of loyer do i need

Dear Miller Place Property Owner: Unless the former tenant is good for the damage you may spend a small fortune pursuing your claim for money...