My landlord is trying to illegally evict me and now she is trying to get an order of protection against me what can I do ?

A verbal notice to terminate is not effective. It must be in writing. You should file a criminal complaint against your landlord and her son. Also...

If only the seller of a real estate has a broker, does that broker collect all 6% of the broker's fee?

Unless there is an agreement to the contrary, the broker is entitled to the full commission. However you may be able to negotiate a reduction.

Can a share holder of a co-op illegally sublease a room in a 2 bedroom apartment?

Your friend has the right to enforce his kease even if the shareholder did not get the permission of the board. In every residential lease there is...

If you paid rent then the 30 day notice is applicable. If you never paid rent then the 10 day notice applies. Regardless, you have the right to...

Do co-op have to provide alternative means of accommodation for eldery and handicap people if they are upgrading there elevator

If this will cause an undue inconvenience or health issues to your inlaws, you may want to commence an injunctive proceeding in Supreme Court. You...

Ca a Landlord evict a tennant from his elegal basementafter coollect rent for 2 years.

Thye landlord may commence a holdover proceeding against you after service of a 30 day notice of termination. In allprobability if your apartment...

Can I move back into my house when lease ends and I notified tenants in writing 3 months prior?

When the lease is up, be sure not to collect any future rent from your tenant or you will convert their lease in to a month to month tenancy. You...

I have power of attorney done without lawyer was notarized for my 95 yr old mother can I sign her lease renewal

Be sure to attach a copy of the POA to the renewal.

If the tenant will not voluntarily vacate, you must serve a thirty day notice of termination which must include a full calendar monthy. If the...

If you are rent regulated, you appear to have succession rights to the apartment. If you lived in the apartment for a period of two years and or...