Can my landlord increase my rent for having for having my sister and her children live with me without me having a lease?

Dear Mt. Vernon Tenant: If you do not have a lease and your tenancy is not rent stabilized the landlord may do anything you agree to do...

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Dear Spring Valley Business person: A "name change" is not performed by creating a corporation. Read the information located at:...

Can a co-op be left in a will?

Dear Brooklyn Shareholder: The shares of stock in the cooperative corporation is personal property and so may be left to a daughter in a will....

Dear Wingdale Tenant: You must first concentrate on the agreement you have with the landlord to return to the apartment after the repair is made...

In a NY civil matter, what are the rules for replying to a verified complaint by mail? In NY, is there

Dear Ithaca Plaintiff: Generally, a "reply" to a verified complaint is a verified answer. A defendant is allowed to use regular first class mail...

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If no will is left is property always divided amongst kids or also grandkids? ?

Dear Flushing Grandparent: Without a will the grandchildren have no inheritance as long as their parents are living at the time you pass away....

My friend's space heater malfunctioned and caused a fire in an apartment building. Insurance companies covered tenant's damage.

Dear Larchmont Friend: Suggest your friend consult an attorney. The damages lawsuit may be time-barred. Do not admit online your friend was in...

Landlord Threatening Behavior

Dear Flushing Tenant: Your landlord is committing a variety of unlawful acts that seem intended to force you out from your home. Look up at NYC...

Personal injury

Dear Brooklyn Plaintiff: That is not a true statement.

How can a prospective tenant find out if an apartment is a legal apartment or a 2 family home? Thank you

Dear Islip Tenant: Try with the Buildings Department. Look here:...