Have a home with my fiancé we are separating what are my rights. Both of our names are on the mortgage. What are my rights?

You should try and negotiate a buy out of the home (your share) or agree to put it up for sale and split the proceeds according to your respective...

You can always cross out your name and/or make any changes you deem necessary when signing a legal document. Of course, the managing agent may...

My husband and I have received a chapter 7 discharged including the mortgage which I was on solely.

Most lenders will not even consider giving a new mortgage to anyone who has filed for a chapter 7 prior to 2 years from the date of discharge. Even...

Breaking my lease in brooklyn!

If your apartment is rent regulated, then the landlord can only raise the rent as allowed by the rent regulation laws (i.e., vacancy increase,...

It all depends on the complexity of the case and how long the lawyer would have to spend working on it. Some lawyers charge hourly while others...

Can anyone provide guarantee that profit & tax documents of a Seller's business are not artificially inflated.

Tax returns are a good indicator of how a business is doing. Ask for copies of tax returns directly from the seller's CPA. A CPA is a licensed...

I received a ticket from the Environmental Control Board in NYC. The ticket incorrectly named the city, so will it be dismissed?

As long as the property address and ownership information is correct the ticket will not be dismissed.

Why do property owners change owner names yet its the same company?

This probably means that the ownership of the company's shares (if it is a corporation) or the percentage of membership interest (if an LLC) has...

Am I required to be present.

No. Assuming that this is a civil appeal, if there is no oral argument requested by either side then the court will hear it on submission (meaning...

.House is located in Woodhaven,N.Y The problem I am having is that the tenants smoke pot.What can I do.

I've never heard of that particular type of lease provision. That being said, if you believe that your tenants are conducting illegal activity at...