My rent is $1235.00 per month. It's being raised to $1275.00 per month. That's $480.00 per year. Is that the correct percentage.

We need more info. Truthfully, if it's a free market rental (not rent controlled or subsidized) $40 per month is not actually much of an increase...

I need to break the lease with landlord. Will i be in trouble?

I saw your comments to the first attorney who responded. If you want to check whether the apt is legal without calling 311 on your landlord, there...

Mr. Treiman is correct but I would suggest that if you do not agree to the landlord's one month penalty (which is probably less than you'd spend on...

No, that's not legal and even if they "agreed" to it in your lease, it will be unenforceable as against public policy. The bigger issue is...

Ccan I evict my ex girlfriend who is not on the loan contract or deed of the house?

If you are the owner (you did not say) or legally entitled to possess the premises (the tenant), you can evict your girlfriend. Depending on...

Do you need to notarize a will in NYS (orange county)?

There are NUMEROUS requirements to properly prepare a Will in NY aside from it having to be notarized. You should speak to a local attorney before...

Can a landlord charge you late fees?

What does your lease say about late fees? If it's not in your lease and expressly agreed to, it's likely unenforceable. How much is the fee and...

It does not appear so. You need a license to own it. Under the law, it appears "carry" permits are available only for revolvers and pistols but...

Does the house have to be officially in my name to evict?

Based on the third-hand info you provided, I suggest your aunt see an attorney. The non-rent paying "roommate" should be evicted as an invitee,...

If I'm unable to move in and lease is cancelled, who is responsible for returning a broker's fee, the landlord or the broker?

An attorney giving you advice would need to see the agreement, but if you paid the Realtor directly, you may have "hired" him even if unknowingly. ...