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How to get my AR15 back from the police dept after it was used in a felony?

Dear Gloversville gun owner: If your AR 15 is a Colt AR 15, it may not be lawful to possess that firearm in New York. You may consult with an...

Dear Albany Tenant: How many unrelated people are living in this house? A landlord is not allowed to steal the security deposit for unpaid rent,...

New York City Real Estate: HDFC Co-Operative Apartment Building: Proportional assignment of voting rights

Dear HDFC Shareholder: If you are an HPD supervised Housing Development Fund Corporation you may not be allowed to change the method for voting...

Are escrow accounts compulsory for rental security deposits?

Dear New Hyde Park Tenant: In New York, some landlords may not be required to hold the tenant security deposit in an interest bearing account,...

Dear lawyer.. ive been living with a family member for a little over three years in a rent stabilized building. Shes my first..

Dear Ms. Concerned: A first tenant is not a defined member of the class of immediate family member but may still establish a succession claim to...

Appeals Question

Dear Brooklyn Appellant: I read the first two answers and comments. You may ask all you want but an attorney not engaged by you to provide legal...

Commercial space gatherings license?

Dear Club Member: The Club should engage an attorney to perform the due diligence necessary to place the Club into a position to negotiate a...

How much time will the court give me to give up possession of the premises for non-payment dwelling ? I am on disability

Dear Adelante Tenant: How did you fall behind in the rent? Isn't your SSI sufficient to pay the rent? It is a nonpayment proceeding. You live in...

Am I criminally liable in this situation? As a rommate of a subtenant I've taken money for rent expecting to sign a lease.

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Your roommate is paying for the privilege of living in the apartment while you live in the apartment. That has nothing to...