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I been in the same apartment 11 years landlord wants to sell the house had it inspected failed still wants to sell house?
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Answered on October 08, 2018
The owner may sell property even if it is rented unless otherwise prohibited by the terms of lease or contract. The new owner essentially steps...
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Can we use Adverse possession to legalize our house?
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Answered on October 06, 2018
Yes, you may have a claim that would entitle you to claim adverse possession. In order to resolve the issue, you may need to bring a case to quiet...
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What recourse do I have when my landlord will not provide me with a copy of my ORIGINAL lease from 23 years ago?
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Answered on October 05, 2018
Both parties to a lease are independently able and responsible for maintaining their own records. If you don't have a copy of a lease from 23...
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Can a life time person prevent a property from being sold
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Answered on October 05, 2018
If your brother was granted a life estate in the property, you are still legally allowed to sell your interest in the property. However, the sale...
In NY, if no will is left, and the closest relative is a 2nd cousin, who is deceased, do the children of the deceased step in?
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Answered on October 05, 2018
The Public Administrator would be responsible if no qualifying relative is available.
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How long does a landlord have to give you back your security deposit in new york?
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Answered on October 05, 2018
Unless a lease specifies the exact time frame, a specific number is not set by statute. Instead the landlord is afforded a reasonable amount of...
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Can I sue landlord who sold property after I moved out and resides in another state?
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Answered on October 05, 2018
Although you may not be able to commence the case in Small Claims Court, you can do so in Civil Court. You may contact a process server to have...
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I signed a 4 month lease with my boyfriend I did not know it would be only 4 months
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Answered on October 05, 2018
If the landlord has not accepted rent after the expiration of the written lease, a 30 Day Notice does not need to be served. Instead the landlord...
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Can I take my ex landlord to court because they don’t give me my deposit back if I live out of the country now ?
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Answered on October 04, 2018
There is no requirement that you personally be physically within the jurisdiction to commence a case. However, you may find it difficult to...
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Can i take a tenant to court if the apartment is illegal
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Answered on October 03, 2018
Even if an apartment is not "legal" a landlord may commence a court proceeding to recover possession. In order to determine the impact of the...
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