I have a yrs lease with my landlord I have already paid last mnths rent and now being harassed by neighbors can I break lease

None of the reasons you stated for wanting to break the lease are valid reasons to break the lease pursuant to NY state law. Unless there is a...

Who to contact about illegal renting of coop at 75 Henry Street when management company refuses to address the problem?

The real question is why do you want the management company to address the problem, and how? Do you want them to stop the subletting? Why? If the...

Hola! My question is can bed bug infestation cause chronic sinus infection? As ya'll can see i have a bedbug situation.

This is not a legal question, but a medical one. Nonetheless, if you have bed bugs this could serve as a defense to your landlord's claim for...

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If he engages in illegal conduct (underage drinking), normally this would be a violation of the lease agreement and you would have an obligation to...

Does the NYC Pet Law hold up if you sign a new lease within the same property?

If it's the same dog, it doesn't matter - if they knew about the dog for a three month period and did nothing, then they can't now maintain a dog...

Is threatening harassment considered harassment?

No, based on the facts as you have presented them, there is not a case for harassment.

Do you need all names on a co-op apartment whose names are on stock certicate to sign, over permission to put in living trust

Yes, all the owners have to sign off on it.

My ex's house is still in my name but she got it in the divorce. She is about to loose it.

Before you do anything, hire a matrimonial attorney who can ask the court to enforce the agreement between the two of you (assuming there is one).

It does not seem like you have a strong case for defamation, and no case for perjury. However, you could file a report against her for the physical...

Client posted review insinuating that I was "casing"" his home. Can I sue. for libel?

This sounds like you have a case, as based on how you describe it, the review insinuates that you came to his house for nefarious purposes, and...