Illegal Apt in Queens Flooded During Hurricane Sandy-where do i go from here?

Dear illegal apartment flooded? The fact that your landlord alone received the assistance is not the test for determination of the legality of...

Can I build a fence that seperates his property and mine?

Dear can I build a fence? I believe you should have your attorney review your plan, the deeds for the properties and determine based on use...

Do we need a lawyer for a harassment case against our landlord? We are rent regulated tenants, can we do this on our own?

Dear we need to find a way to live in peace? New York Housing Court recently created a tenant initiated proceeding directed at landlord...

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Dear can he legally do this? No. Cutting off a utility is an illegal act. Moreover, because the landlord, instead of nature, cut off the power,...

My landlord's attorney asked if I would like to be bought out of my rent-stabilized lease. How much can I ask for?

Dear is that possible? You are setting the bar too low. You need a consultation with an experienced tenant attorney.

Is an email legally binding?

Dear is email binding? If your "roommate" and you signed a lease together with the landlord, he is not a roommate--he is a tenant. The landlord...

My ex refuses to sign a contract with a real estate agent to sell the house. How can I get my name off the mortgage? NY state

Dear my ex refuses to sign? The divorce decree is a court order. Your ex does not enjoy the right to violate the court order. You or you and...

LONG ISLAND ,NY ISSUE. TENANT RENTS STUDIO ROOM IN SOMEONES HOME, DOESN'T BOTHER TO PAY RENT AND NOW WRITES LETTER TRASHING ME

Dear now he writes letter? You narrowed your problem down to your attorney. If you do not trust your attorney, another attorney may suggest that...

Can my tenant force me to make repairs after hurricane Sandy, that are not needed?

Dear what are my rights? If your tenant is a police officer and he threatened you, complain to the Nassau District Attorney and the NYC Police...

Dear can he evict me? If you along with your two friends jointly rented the apartment without seeking the protection of a written lease, you all...