Need advice from an attorney who specializes in landlord -tenant cases

The answer to this question is hard to give without seeing the agreement you have with the woman. With the heat and hot water, why are they...

I received a petition to go to in court for an eviction. an address scribbled out and my address written in. Is This legal?

You don't serve someone with a summons for housing court cases. You get served with a Notice of Petition. I would not ignore it, those cross-outs...

Do I need a tenant lawyer- NYC?

I do not know how much her monthly rent is, but you may or may not be able to collect the last month from her through a court proceeding, if she is...

How can I get my ex-boyfriend out of my apartment? He is not on the lease. Has belongings here and will not move out.

How long has your boyfriend been in the apartment? Is he your roommate? If he will not leave on his own, you may have to bringing a proceeding in...

There is no law requiring you to sign a confession of judgment in connection to signing a lease. Your landlord wants you to sign it so if you don't...

I co-signed a mortgage loan with my parents 2 years ago to purchase a home in SC. My name and my parents names are on the deed.

They cannot force you to sign the new deed, but they could sue you for partition action. You really need to consult a South Carolina admitted...

I am being evicted,judge gave me 60days. now this is on my record I cant find a place & need more time. Will judge grant me?

The judge could give you more time, but you would have to make an application to the court to get such time and show a good reason why you haven't...

Would adverse possession statute still apply?

I absolutely agree with Peter, you acknowledged to the true owner it was not your land and that he gave you permission for continued use. At best...

After 30 years landlord refuses to renew the lease in a rent stabilized apartment harassing with baseless court papers.

You have not given enough information to even point you in the right direction other than, contact an attorney. I'm guessing your rent is probably...

An area in the ceiling of my son's (an infant)room occasionally has water leaking from it. Been going on for a couple of months

If you can't afford an attorney to help you, you should contact the Legal Aid Society or similar group and they be able to help you.