How could I take legal action against a neighbor who continues to remove plants & other small items from my land? Small claims?

Dear Bronx Home Owner: I answered your prior question on the matter of your poaching neighbor. I suggested you may call in the...

We have 5yr contract.Can the landlord break the lease to sell the house when we did nothing wrong to break the contract?

Dear Williamson House Purchaser: I gather you added information after you received the first two answers. You may consider posting the question...

Non-Payment Case, going to trial tomorrow

Dear Bellport Tenant: If your landlord is represented by an attorney, you could today, before court, discuss a settlement of the nonpayment case...

Do I have a case for Fraud on the Court, Constructive Fraud, Negligent Representation, etc

Dear Utica Defendant: Your valued employment and the fact that the plaintiff used the local Small Claims Court to advocate a cause, and...

I have about 6 different legal documents, all to be signed by myself and the other person. May I use the same witness?

Dear New York Party: Really, legal documents must be vetted by an attorney. If the documents require a witness, no "law" prohibits a person...

Dear Ridgewood Tenan(: Yes. The affidavit of service must be signed by the "server" in the presence of a Notary Public. The court clerk provide...

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: The cited decision, does not deal with a landlord seeking rent in a "legal" but unregistered multiple dwelling. A...

I've been a subtenant for 2yrs & leaseholders have moved out. How long do I have to leave?

Dear New York Tenant: In NYC a sublease ends when the tenant's lease ends. A "legal" sublease in NYC is written, with the landlord's consent,...

Can I stop an eviction process to see if the tenant moves after the 30-day Notice of Termination was served and has expired.

Dear Brooklyn Landlord: Consider seeking your own counsel. An attorney would suggest commencing the holdover proceeding. Since the Petitioner...

Is there any moderate priced tenant attorney in Manhattan?

Dear New York Tenant: Use the AVVO search menu. Experienced NYC tenant attorneys usually take into account a potential client's ability to pay...