Civil Suit on Fraud Committed by Business

I agree with my colleagues that you need an attorney to help you through this. You should contact your local Legal Aid Society and see if they can...

Rent Stabilization Code ("RSC") 2523.5(f) deals with lawful rent increases that an owner of a rent regulated apartment may ask the DHCR to...

I was told adding my tenants to my deed to help them get a refi to then buy me out of my home. Any precautions I should take?

No no no and no for all of the reasons set forth by my colleagues above. You cannot and should not simply add them to your deed without a transfer...

Does a retainer for a "satisfactory result" include an appeal?

Ethically lawyers cannot guarantee any result. That should be written into any standard New York retainer agreement. That being said, appeals are...

If I have ductless air conditioning which was installed on my house without a permit, does this create any problem when I go to

The $500 in lieu of disclosure paid at closing is to absolve the Seller from the task of filling out a disclosure form regarding latent defects...

Ethics complaint on an attorney

Although I understand that this situation may be very frustrating for you, be very careful with respect to the pictures and video you took. If you...

In order for you to get access to property owned by your neighbor he would have to agree to give you an easement (right of way). If your house...

How do I evict my tenants?

Since the lease is not in your name you do not have the legal right to start an eviction proceeding. I also suggest that you check the terms of...

Commercial Eviction: How long does the judge give the business to vacate?

It all depends on your individual situation (i.e., how behind you are in rent, etc.) and your State's laws. In New York, a landlord usually starts...

Yes. Article 12-A of the New York Real Property Law requires you to be licensed as a real estate broker in order to arrange/negotiate any type of...