In a New York landlord-tenant case (re: primary residence), can self-employment justify temporary absence?

These type of cases are handled on a case by case basis because the facts are often so unique. I illustrate the issue to clients by juxtaposing...

What if a subletter does not pay rent even after we have spoken with said person?

If your lease allows for termination for failure to pay rent you could terminate and evict for that ground alone.

The short answer is no. Not only no, but its possible that your friend will lose the apartment because she is subletting to you.

Who owns what in verbal agreement?

Your question may be better addressed by an intellectual property attorney. In the absence on a specific agreement it is more likely to be...

Can I litigate against an HOA for changing their minds about approving a buyer for my home?

Mr. Isquith's point is the most important; the documents will dictate. It is legal for cooperative housing associations/corporations to deny an...

Do I need to serve a rent demand on a tenant that asks me to start the process for her to apply for section 8?

If your rent demand was oral it is sufficient for you to commence a proceeding at this time. I recommend that my clients do a written rent...

Is my home being sold on July 1 and do I have to be out by then? Only have one notice.

Foreclosure and eviction are two different types of proceeding. Foreclosure allows, in this case, the taxing authority to tax legal possession to...

Is a civil suit the only way that I can get money returner to me that my sister took from a joint bank account ?

Is your uncle still alive? He would have to be involved also if he is. If he is not you could pursue the matter through Civil action or possibly...

Can I open a business with a public lewdness charge in NY?

You would most likely open this business in the form of an LLC or Corp. You can form such organization without concern to your prior charge.

Kohls sended me a civil demand letter, Do i really need to pay that

My fellow counsel's prior answers are correct. The fact is that Kohl's will not likely pursue the matter further than the demand because the cost...