I have been renting an upper duplex in a building that has sewage backing up into my washer, bathroom and basement

If your landlord is unresponsive to your complaints you have two choices: 1. Move; or 2. Not pay your rent and when the landlord seeks to...

Hello- My brother and I received a Notice of Petition for Foreclosure for Delinquent Taxes on property passed down

There is no personal liability for unpaid property taxes. The only thing that the taxing authority can do is take the property which is what they...

The rules will be found in the Village of Tarrytown Code which might be found online. The easiest way to find out though is to go to the Village...

Is my landlord responsible for paying the bank for a new check after they sent the previous ones to the wrong address TWICE?

If you want to spend your time you could sue the landlord in small claims court. Of course, your time may be worth more than $40.00.

Unfortunately for your son, it is the responsibility of the person on probation to contact his probation officer, not the other way around. Your...

Myself and my 2 siblings are listed as inheriting two thirds of our fathers home when he passes and his current wife inheriting

Since upon your father's death, assuming his will reads as you indicate, your siblings and his surviving spouse will be tenants in common of your...

I have been evicted, so to speak. I was living in a place...paid my rent, etc...but was told that the landlord, who is estrange

From your question it appears that you were given 2 months notice to vacate. Since your written lease had expired by its own terms you were a...

Can someone help me understand people v debour

Debour has not been overturned on appeal. In fact, the NYS highest court, the Court of Appeals, has consistently upheld it.

I have a tenant and his lease is up on 10-31-2013 I wrote and hand delivered a non renewal on 9-28-2013 whats legal removal

You can take the steps to start an eviction for the non-payment of the rent. NYS law requires either an oral demand for the rent or a written 3...

Can I be evicted or can they force me into a lease that is much more than what I am currently paying.

I agree with Attorney Smollens but would add that depending on the square footage of the apartment NYS Building Code might prohibit occupancy by...