Someone who lives on my block is intentionally backing into people’s cars. What can be done about this?

There is a bully on your street. A note is not likely to alter his campaign to make every other home owner miserable. Before you say you will call...

What are my rights in a domestic dispute/eviction?

Your parents have the right to evict him not you, since they own the land and the house. He will claim an eviction is unlawful since he is a...

I have a court case pending in Small Claims Court against Sears and the judge keeps telling me they are in bankruptcy.

So you too could look this up considering you do not usually use an attorney in Small Claims Court. You'll find conflicting...

I did not renew my lease but I still pay rent monthly, I was given an eviction notice, at what point does this appear on my rec?

Hard to say with the new tenant laws just signed last week. But in New York City a 15 day notice to get out from a month to month rental is not...

When can I dispose of his items that he left at my house when he moved over two months ago?

Dear Rochester Home Owner: A local lawyer you pay for legal advice may suggest other alternatives than going on and removing the possessions,...

Get in touch with the County Board of Health, the local code enforcement officers, the local building department and make a complaint about the...

Usually an Article 78 Proceeding if all administrative appeals are done.

Problem with my condo management company, trying to force themselves into my place for non-emergency maintenance work?

Dear Condo Owner: Your issue is far too difficult for anyone to offer guidance who is not your attorney. If some volunteer attorney provided a...

Can a tenant send a certified letter to the landlord stating they are using their security deposit. Not as last month rent.

Dear Jamaica Property Owner: You make your own rules when you bust the rule at the top about renting an illegal basement apartment. Why are you...

How do I go about suing an unlicensed contractor ?

For damage claims of $25,000 or less, a plaintiff in NYC will commence the lawsuit in the NYC Civil Court.