My boyfriend and I are on the deed and mortgage together. How do we get them both transferred to one of us?

A deed from the two of you to one of you is all you need to transfer the property. In order to remove one from the mortgage (really it's the note...

How can we protect monies we provided to our daughter to build a new home now that she’s lost her job?

What do you mean when you say you "provided" her with $198k? Was it a loan? Was it a gift? If a gift, you lost it already. If it was a loan,...

Is my landlord required to fix the central air conditioning

Is air conditioning included in your rent? If it was not working when you moved in, he could always claim it was not his responsibility If it's...

Since you used the word "rent" I want to suggest that if the landlord has been carelessly accepting your checks for "rent" (as opposed to "use and...

Legal fees in eviction case.

I agree with Mr. Smollens but want to suggest that if the lease provides for the landlord's legal fees (assuming landlord prevails) then the lease...

Is it required for my landlord and/or super to have a copy of my bedroom key?

The landlord does have a right to have a key but should only be using it in an emergency or upon reasonable notice for repairs. But I'm not...

Why does this not make sense ?

Mr. Homer is correct but the answer to your question is "no" it's not normal for an attorney to not communicate with her client.

If you're renting a room in a 5 br house, why do you call it "your" yard? Does your lease grant you exclusive use of the yard? (Do any of the...

I signed a sublease in New York City that prohibits the use of air mattresses in the property. Is this an enforceable clause?

I agree with Mr. Smollens but wonder if this is a case of autocorrect/spell check gone awry. Perhaps the clause was intended to say "no Air BNB?"

What is a landlord's best course of action if a tenant at will refuses to pay rent, in addition to notice to quit?

Once you serve a proper notice and have it properly served upon the tenant, assuming they do not pay, you'll need to commence a nonpayment...