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If I have no real estate or savings, can I do a simple will leaving whatever to my only son without having to get it notarizEd?
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Answered on August 12, 2013
With very few exceptions, a will must be executed (as the others have pointed out) in a certain way, with witnesses. And, as has also been pointed...
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In New York State can a lease state that rent will increase by X amount if an occupant moves in?
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Answered on August 12, 2013
Your landlord probably did not contemplate a "significant other" when she wrote that. Confirm with her before you retain counsel to try to fight it.
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I have been at my residence for 8 yrs i have no lease and my landlord just asked us to move he gave no specific reason ?
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Answered on August 12, 2013
As a month to month tenant, you have the right to a months' notice, provided you are served properly - assuming you do not see fit to simply leave...
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Recently purchased first home in Westchester County
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Answered on August 12, 2013
You have no privity with the broker representing the seller and any representations made by that broker probably merged with the contract (nothing...
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In New York, can I file a mechanic's lien/lien for construction work done for a place of business (business is a tenant)?
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Answered on August 12, 2013
You can file your lien against the property. This will probably put the tenant in default under his lease and any mortgages/loans he may have...
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What is the best way to end an apartment complex rental lease early?
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Answered on August 12, 2013
How much time remains on your lease? Asking nicely usually only works with mom & pop landlords. Apartment complexes normally have managing agents...
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In Westchester County State of NY Does an attorney need to file with the court notice of representation?
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Answered on August 12, 2013
I agree with Mr. Rothstein, but want to ask *how* it affected your case. Knowing this information might change the answer.
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Petitions and Information in used in Housing Landlord/tenant trial
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Answered on August 12, 2013
There's a lot going on in this paragraph, but I'm not exactly sure what the question is. Please re-state the question.
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In 1975, 8 unrelated people could live together,now only 3 allowed. Is this grandfathered? I can understand new homeowners.
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Answered on August 12, 2013
Governments make laws like this to protect lives. What if I bought a car that was manufactured prior to the DWI laws? Would that allow me to...
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I need to record a deed for a 2-family in Bronx, NY.
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Answered on August 11, 2013
Retain counsel, too many things can go wrong. Are you a buyer or is this just some sort of change to your current deed? The building dept website...