Can my spouse and i do an amicable divorce without lawyers?

Read this first before you decide to perform a divorce without an...

When did my Civil Court Slip and fall case began?

Why won't your lawyer tell you what happened? When were you injured? Dismissal with prejudice suggests something went very wrong with the...

Dear Cortland Tenant: Did the Roommate remove all possessions as well as move two months ago? Did you have a lease with the Roommate? Are you...

Dear Rochester Property Owner: If you were certain you did not own the parcel you maintained since 2010, then you do not meet the NY State...

Should I renew or not?

If you move out when the lease ends, your landlord will no longer have a right to sue you in Housing Court for nonpayment of rent. If you move out...

Dear Rochester Home Owner: I suggest you review the lease and locate the terms dealing with nuisance behavior or objectionable conduct and then...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant You do know what to do. You posted a question on AVVO. You are correct. There is no way to know based only upon your...

How to get rid of an eviction notice from your record?

Dear Astoria Tenant It is unlawful for a NY landlord to rely on the so-called Tenant Blacklists to deny an application for a prospective...

How can i get my landlord to fix our mold problem?

Dear Flushing Tenant: You could call for an inspection by NYC Office of Code Enforcement (311 call) and then follow up if the City reports a...

Do I have to sign supplemental forms from my landlord such as an a/c rider, recycling rider, or lease/late payment rider?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: The Form titled Rent Stabilization Rider is mandated with every lease renewal. The landlord must provide the Rent...