My landlord knew there was lead paint in the apt before we moved in and never told us. Now he is evicting us because...

You have described several potential defenses to the eviction proceeding, and it's also possible that you have a claim for retaliatory eviction...

Re Massachusetts tenant law: is an apartment lease valid if the landlord did not actually sign the lease?

I suggest re-posting in the Massachusetts L&T section for advice from an attorney licensed there. However, regardless of jurisdiction, this is a...

Can a member of an established non-profit use her own organization to create another organization using a fiscal sponsorship?

I think the answer to your question may be yes, at least in theory, but this is a very complex transaction you are contemplating. The reason it is...

The first thing to note is that since your original lease term expired in May, but you paid rent for June, you are now a month-to-month tenant. As...

Is a Confidentiality agreement enforceable if the information can be considered public knowledge?

I agree with the prior answers. This is a highly fact-specific situation that depends on variables such as the exact language in your...

I need a non-military affidavit.

There are several acceptable methods. You might want to review the Civil Court Directive on this issue, available at...

I have 2 family house and I would like sale 2nd floor ( as apart.). Can I do it or I should convert to the condo

If you want to sell a floor in a New York City residential building, you need to convert the building to a condominium or cooperative first. A...

How can I guarentee ill get money granted by order by judge from shady slumlord?

The answer depends in part on the language of the stipulation, but you should be able to make a motion to enforce the stipulation if the landlord...

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I am being evicted and have a date with court asap. I want to settle with the LL but I do not know how to do so properly. HELP

Unfortunately, if the landlord and his attorney aren't responding to your calls, you probably cannot get this settled without going to court. You...

If you simply owned title to a house or other piece of real property, you could transfer your ownership interest by executing and filing a deed. ...