Tenant

Since you haven't signed a lease you can either ask for more documentation to confirm that the documents you received are accurate or you can...

Lease renew negotiations and checks after lease ends

There is case law which dictates that the acceptance or retention of the check (even if you do not deposit) is the same as depositing and it...

Is it illegal to sublet my NYC apartment to my friend for 3 months?

"Illegal" and "a violation of the terms of your tenancy" are two different things. While a three month sublet to your friend is not illegal, it...

Landlord is withholding my prepaid 1st month rent without an executed commercial lease. Will I be able to get it back?

if your first month's rent is less than $5,000 you can sue in small claims court and likely prevail. If the money is more than $5,000 you must sue...

Is your neighbor a part of the same building or a tenant of another building? What right does she claim to park there of your landlord (who owns...

Do I have to pay brokers commision?

Is the purpose of your conveyance to circumvent the brokerage agreement or is it for another reason? Of course anything done after the exclusive...

Ny law on loans

This is a civil matter, no one will arrest you for failing to pay a loan. You will likely be subject to a civil lawsuit by the person who loaned...

What are the penalties for someone who privately "sells" a home he still owes a mortgage on?

Aside from the fact that this may be a default of the terms of the mortgage. The house may be sold subject to the rights of the lender under the...

How long do I have to distribute the estate.

I am only commenting so as to change the category of this post so that someone with more experience in Estate Planning can properly respond.

Pre housing court stipulation?

More information is needed. However, generally out of court "stipulations" and not looked upon favorably by the courts and may not be enforceable...