At what point in dispute proceedings does a defense lawyer, who is witness to a contract dispute, need to step aside?

Dear Freeport Plaintiff: At some point, if the same attorney appears as the attorney for the defendant, and at such time as the attorney may be...

What are my mother-in-law's options on a renovation that should have taken 3 months, but is still in process?

Dear Brooklyn Relative: Your mother-in-law should gather all the documentation provided to her or sent to her at her request and copies of all...

Can I sue My Landlord if when I moved in the 2 family unit i didnt know about the shared meter problem the Landlord had me payin

Dear Staten Island Tenant: You could see for the "theft of service" as that is the cause of action for the landlord stealing electric utility...

Pls advise what to do. Should I sue for damages causing mold &flood due to wood floors in the basement &drain blockage or what??

Dear Staten Island Landlord: You really do not require an answer from an attorney who is a stranger to you. You have a possible violent tenant,...

Just found out my landlord said I was family before I moved in so they didn't have to deal with the co-op rules what do I do

Dear Patchogue Tenant: If you signed a lease then technically, this is a sublease as your landlord is a tenant of the cooperative by reason of...

Can my landlord dictate who I let stay in my apt overnight when no laws are being broken?

Dear Buffalo Tenant: Whether your landlord has the right to dictate to you, will depend on the express written provisions of the lease. If the...

Dear Huntington Tenant: New York does not provide any "law" on how long to hold onto the evicted person's left behind personal property....

Tentant vs Management

Dear Flushing Tenant: You did not mention the extra amount charged to you for the July rent bill. Paying the rent late, may allow the...

If a tenant assaults and injures another tenant in the building, can the landlord sue the assaulter?

Dear New York Tenant: If the landlord is sued for a personal injury committed by a tenant upon another tenant, the landlord's insurance company...

Can the lease agreement signed be changed if I found out after that my roommate has a mental disorder?

Dear Rochester Tenant: As provided to you in the initial answer, a modification of the lease, changing the tenancy component to remove you and...