What is the proper procedure to compel a party in a pending action to do something specific as per a contract agreement?

I don't know what happened but ordinarily the legal claim is for specific performance. That's usually a cause of action stated in s contract...

Can I remove my neighbor's old rotten fence?

What do you mean by "on my side"? If the old rotten fence is built on your property that fence likely is your fence, not the neighbor's fence. I...

Smoke is seeping into our unit from the backyard while shareholder is doing BBQ in our backyard, and it poses a health risk (2 l

Dear Manhattan Home Owner: NYC FDNY is the usual City Agency to respond to smoke complaints, but you should inform the local fire house in...

Dear Manhattan Tenant: Following October 14th, a tenant is entitled to at least 90 days notification of the ending of a tenancy by termination...

Whats my rights from a notice to cure, to remove my dog within 10 days if fail to do so landlord may terminate the lease.

Dear Astoria Tenant: Dogs are legal now in Rent Stabilized buildings since the time of the NYC Pet Law as long as certain conditions exist; such...

When I was given a move in date and now the landlord will not have it ready for another week?

Dear Rochester Tenant: New York State law does not provide wiggle room to a tenant who does not move into an apartment on the day the landlord...

Hi. I have same situation. Apt is supposed to be ready on 9/1 according to the lease. Construction ting Long

A lawyer needs to see your lease. NY State law allows a tenant to cancel a lease and receive back all advanced money paid when the landlord cannot...

Dear Levittown Tenant: Why do you need validation from a responding attorney in an online forum that your decision to cease paying rent while...

New York Service of Papers R2103? Is service complete on date of mailing while hand delivery complete on date of delivery?

This isn't a period prescribed by law but by the Judge instead. The order directed mailing on May 15th. Your adversary followed the court order and...

can a “three day notice” be issued for $ demands other than rent? the false demand was posted on outer bldg door!

Dear Nyack Tenant: You likely need a local lawyer to teach new tricks to your old landlord. You have too many instances of wrongful conduct to...