In nys state sullivan county they have imposed afee on our tax bill but only tax residents with a structure and not vacant land

Dear they are assessing a fee? I understand you are a New Jersey resident with a question involving your property in New York. Your statement...

What happens once I file a lien and the owner responds through an attorney demanding far more than the value of the lien?

Dear is this legal extortion? I am an attorney licensed in New York. I do not practice law in Washington. A few days ago, a contractor asked a...

Notice to Cure, Terminate, and Holdover Petition within one month in NYC

Dear Notice to Cure; Court imminent? An attorney you retain may attend to court and secure an adjournment for you. Your attorney would also...

Tenant left their stuff in the apartment with property damage and their stuff left in the unit like futons, furniture etc?

Dear tenant left their stuff? This is a novel issue. If the tenant left their possessions in the vacated unit, and did not inform you to leave...

Dear can I sue my landlord? There is no law that would prohibit your lawsuit, so you may look to your lease to discover whether the landlord and...

MY MALE GAY PARTNER AND I OWNED A ONE FAMILY VICTORIAN HOME AND RESTORED IT CONTINUOUSLY FROM JUNE 1 1973

Dear the deed has both names? The nature of your relationship, is not usually relevant, if a deed by its terms provides a means for disposition...

In Nov. 2012, my neighbor cased a leak that damaged my home. She has been proven responsible has not paid and is slandering me.

Dear what are my options? Is the person above you an apartment owner or tenant of an apartment owner? If the person is a shareholder, you...

Dear how can I report a tenant subletting illegally? The only way to find out if you will win the security if the tenant does not voluntarily...

I LOST MY GAY PARTNER AND THERE ARE ONLY TWO NAMES ON ORIGINAL 1973 DEED

Dear how do I prove? You did not mention whether your partner was one of the named persons on the deed, or who the other person is. If your...

What is the best course of action for determining (and reinstating) rent stabilized status?

Dear what is the best course? You should make a visit to your local DHCR office and meet a counselor. Bring all the information you have about...