I was given a hand written envelope w/stamp in mail box and spoke to landlord he claiming we have 30 days to move or will have

Dear what rights? Yonkers New York is a locality that enacted the New York State Emergency Protection Act [ETPA of 1974]. You should find out if...

Can a NYC apt building landlord issue a fine, by changing trash rules?

Dear can landlord change the rules? Trash collection from residential buildings in NYC is tightly regulated by new rules from the city that...

Can my girlfriends landlords lawyer refuse to put me on the lease due to domestic violence in the us not even pertaining to me

Dear her lawyer won't allow me on her lease: And rightly so. Not because of you. And not because the lawyer has a daughter. But, because the law...

Does NYS law require a seller to disclose a known mechanic's lien on the property?

Dear is a seller required to disclose? The title company hired by the purchaser should locate all recorded judgments, liens, mortgages, and any...

I was asked to leave a room a month ago, went to court spoke with the arbitrary, I can leave on 10/13/12. What can I do?

Dear what are my rights? That is a good question and the answer will likely depend on what actually occurred when you were in court. Usually, a...

Can I file a small claims suit against ex landlord for illegally evicting my family?

Dear can I file claims? Perhaps I might suggest an answer. You may always file a claim. That does not mean you are guaranteed to succeed on your...

Looking for the interpretation of "statute of frauds" and Its use in non written lease rental agreement for apartment in house.

Dear looking for definition of "statute of frauds": New York State imposes into any lease for residential property, whether oral or written,...

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On what grounds can I file a claim against a former landlord?

Dear on what grounds? Perhaps I might propose an answer. First, read about your rights as a...

In NYC what is the law regarding leases? How soon can you get out of a lease?

Dear can we terminate the lease? Perhaps I might suggest an answer. In New York City, a signed lease commits a tenant to the entire contract...

How can i get my spouse to leave the home. he is manic and refusing treatment. not violent or threatening just want him to go

Dear how can I get my spouse to leave the home: Perhaps I might suggest an answer. In a divorce proceeding, a judge may direct the spouse...