Dear Watertown resident: I recall you made similar inquires before today about being hauled into a court in a state where you did not reside by...

Can a judge or lawyer break the jurisdiction laws in any state

Dear Watertown resident: I recall you made similar inquires before today about being hauled into a court in a state where you did not reside by...

Dear San Diego Tenant: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York State only. I do not practice law in California. New York State...

How can I evict an at will tenant who is still paying? I just want my apartment back so I can do maintenance on it.

Dear Brockton Property Owner: I am an attorney licensed in New York State. I do not practice law in Massachusetts. It may be that after you...

Dear Binghamton Tenant: You may be looking at a New York form of statutory Rent Demand (the New York State method for making a three day demand...

Does the "Postal Acceptance Rule" apply to a rental application?

Dear New York Tenant: No. Not likely. You could rely on date of postmark if the applications were cut off by a certain must mail by date.

Need help getting back 2 grivets monkeys from someone.

Dear Arcade NY Wildlife Owner: If the grivet monkeys were removed to a permitted facility when "taken" from you, and you now have the proper...

Am I covered under loft law? Building registered app but not completed. Space was occupied 2009-2010/up to code. What to expect?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: In case the Building ultimately is a covered building as determined by the NYC Loft Board, the existing tenants will...

What notice to I need to end my tenancy with my tenant?

Dear Saratoga Springs Home Owner: If there is no lease and the tenant is month to month, a One Month tenancy termination notice acts to end the...

Does my landlord have to compensate me for money spent on food to to no water

Dear New York Tenant: Your landlord may be responsible to you for a breach of the statutory warranty of habitability by committing the wrongful...