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Can a Foreigner setup a Bed & Breakfast?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

Dear B and B Operator: I added immigration and related topics to your question for a broader chance at a response. In New York a B and B is...

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My new tenant signed a NY 2 year lease moved belongings in & died. What are my rights?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

Dear Staten Island Home Owner: Mr. Bianchi offered a robust answer to your question. I am concerned about the event of the "family" entering the...

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If I rent out my living room to a roommate to help me pay my rent, for 6-12 months. Do I have to put their name on the lease?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 18, 2014

Dear New York Tenant: The New York statute allowing a tenant the right to a roommate is clear that a roommate does not become a tenant and...

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There is an evcition that was served in richmond cty on me from tenant /landlord court

Steven's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

Dear New York Tenant: I am fairly certain that you must let an attorney see the papers in the Housing Court case that is at the heart of your...

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I have an order of evcition from richmond cty nyc ny made last year i was ill and in hospital

Steven's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

Dear New York Litigant: I am an attorney licensed in New York. I do not practice law in New Jersey. You will receive a number of answers all...

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I live in Ca. and have a rental house in Maine and would like to know how to give my Mom power to go to court and represent me.

Steven's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

Dear Penobscot County Home Owner: I am an attorney licensed in New York. I do not practice law in Maine or your home State of Maine. I suggest...

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Is a former owner of a NYC co-op apartment who did shoddy renovations in violation of building rules liable for my damages?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

Dear New York Coop Owner: Likely the Contract of Sale contained a clause that the purchaser inspected the premises and the apartment is sold in...

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An order of eviction was ruled in tenant/landord court in richmond cty ny last year can i have it overturned ina show cause form

Steven's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

Dear New York Tenant: A Respondent in a summary proceeding may appeal a final judgment and order. The information provided in the question...

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What is the legal term for reopening a case file in housing court. Decision done without proper evidence

Steven's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

Dear Richmond County Litigant: By "decision" do you mean a decision after a trial? if so, a motion to set aside the judgment is allowed for a...

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Does Brooklyn have pro landlord laws or pro tenant laws? In addition, is it rent controlled over there?

Steven's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

Dear Philadelphia House Hunter: I am an attorney licensed in New York. I do not practice law in Pennsylvania. I inferred from the context of the...

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