Im in a 1 yr lease in 2br apt started in june ends in may my roof has been leaking from october can have my money back

You could be entitled to a rent abatement if a court finds your landlord has violated the warranty of habitability that is implied in all...

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I want to operate a day care center outside of my home, is it better to register the business as a LLC, S corps, or Sole prop?

Well, this would depend on a number of factors. You should consider consulting with a business attorney to decide which entity choice will best...

Can I Change My Grounds for Divorce during conferencing stage?

Since you already have counsel, you should speak to them about other possible reasons for divorce. Not only can they tell you how to amend your...

I currently live with my mother since (4/1/2013)and brother. my mother is head of household and I am NOT on the lease. she

From what you are saying it does appear you may have rights that will protect you from eviction under Rent Control or Rent Stabilization Laws. It...

Half-formed LLC: Should I stay in NY or move to DE?

By half formed do you mean you filed the articles of organization and have simply not completed the publication requirement? If so, your LLC is...

I need to open and LLC and register it while on unemployment in NYC?

If you register an LLC then it will likely lead to an investigation by unemployment. In any event, it should not take six weeks for you to form...

Landlord evicted lock and change key almost 3 months .but no answer phone ,messages and email or letter .how to make a deal.

It sounds like you have an attorney working on this case for you. It is difficult to tell from the facts you presented what stage of your...

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Definitely go get a consultation from a lawyer as soon as you are able. Not only can you sue in small claims court for the return of the deposit,...

Can I sue my landlord for harassment? I have no lease, what will happen if I don't pay rent? In 3 years I never missed a payment

It is difficult to say from the information you provided whether your landlord would be able to maintain a nonpayment proceeding against you if you...

What legal defense is there against payment of use and occupancy in a landlord-tenant dispute?

The courts operate help centers for landlord tenant cases where attorneys will answer your questions and help you prepare for your hearing. In New...