My tenant has claimed squatter rights. how can i challenge this?

You'll need to evict him. Note that "Squatters rights" is really related to adverse possession of real property whereby a person gains title to...

Mr. Treiman is correct, but my thought is that unless your relationship with the landlord is already strained, would you really ask for...

Can I sue for a refund if the dealership had me write a check to a business that was dissolved over ten years ago?

Is there a problem with the car? I suspect that suing the local dealership is going to be a waste of time, since they probably have no assets. It...

Can kidnapping be charged in rape cases? If so, is it done often? Seems this would help ensure justice for the victim.

Many crimes often include by their very nature other crimes. Every robbery, assault, and rape would also constitute kidnapping, which involves...

Can I force my sister in law to sell the property in Staten Island that we inherited when my mother in law passed on?

Attorneys Sackour and Chertock have both given you correct answers, but I am reading more into the question than I think they did. The fact that...

How much would it cost me to have a layer help me sue my ex landlord

First of all, small claims court is a court of equity - not law. That means claims for money only - no emotional distress, pain/suffering, etc. ...

Can my landlord show my house after normal business hours? And is there a limit on how often?

I'm not sure what "business hours" have to do with what sounds like a residential lease. I don't think 6:30 - 7PM sounds like an unreasonable time...

Can a landlord change a year lease to month to month lease during mid of a lease.

Is the implication that he'll evict you sooner than later? Are any of your communications about the lease in writing (text/email?) If so, you're...

Can I commence a holdover and get that judgment and then commence a nonpayment proceeding against the same tenant ?

Your friend gave you bad advice as the two are inconsistent with each other. The nonpayment proceeding would demand the payment of rent - the...

Is it recorded? If so, it means the litigation that was contemplated (or commenced) has since been settled or discontinued. A...