If the presumption of innocence really exists in Switzerland, the prosecutor cannot accuse me?

Dear Swiss Resident: What is your connection to New York State and to the USA? Is there a risk of American prosecution based on the facts of...

Why would you need to do something like this? I hope no attorney gives you a Green Light to do so.

Rental law help?

Dear Highland Tenant: A tenant has a right to exclusive use and occupancy and beneficial enjoyment of leased premises for the duration of the...

Dear Freeville Trailer Owner Technically you should pay rent to the owner and your cousin should pay rent to you. Most MHP in NYS are regulated...

Dear Manhattan Tenant Is the question, why would my former landlord invoice rent after an accepted surrender of the keys lease and tenancy? If...

Can an individual request rent that was not on the lease agreement?

Dear Jamaica Tenant: Hello. You had a year to investigate on your own who owns the property. Your landlord does not necessarily need to be the...

How do I go about in person or online helping my grandmother take me off of her snap case? Is my grandmother able to go through

Your grandmother could try to change her benefits status by telephone with her caseworker.

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Your landlord was not required to secure a surrender after you moved out. The "new" lease terminated your lease as a...

Dear Buffalo Tenant: The same statewide law that does not allow a landlord to negotiate lease terms that include a tenant paying last month's...

Can I get kicked out ?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Eviction without a court is a crime in NY State. There is no legal right to "kick" you out. The legal eviction process is...