Do I need a real state attorney?

Most leases have a provision whereby you are entitled to 'quiet enjoyment' of your apartment. That means that you are free to live there without...

In general, the judgment would be against you individually rather than against the property. The judgment is recorded and appears as a lien against...

Real estate

If you are both on the Deed and are both owners, you should have equal right to the property (assuming you are equal owners) . You would both have...

At end of a lease, 1 of 2 tenants moves and the 2nd has bad credit can I not renew the lease and require him to move?

Unless this is a rent control or other special housing, there is no obligation for you to renew a lease. You would have to provide proper...

Does the five year rule apply if my husbands name is taken off the deed to our house?

If your husband was removed from the Deed and is no longer an owner of the home, it is no longer an asset of his and therefore should not be listed...

I'm in the process of getting evicted my landlord gave me a 72 hour to pay or quit and then a court summons set for tomorrow

There are a few things you can do. First, if you are actually moving out, you can speak with the LL and see if he will give you sufficient time to...

My downstairs neighbor continually plays her television too loud. what are my legal rights?

Typically, a lease provides that you are entitled to 'peaceful' or 'quiet' enjoyment of your apartment. If the tenant is being too loud, you can...

Can I prevent the seizure of a legally owned vehicle from my real property by municipal agents without due process?

I do not think that placing a 'for sale' sign on the car will have any impact on whether or not the cars will be seized. While I understand that...

Couple owns two condominiums in Manhattan and wants to transfer them to a living trust. What are the requirements?

The requirement to transfer the property to the Trust is relatively straightforward...i.e. they sign a Deed to the Trust. However, it is...

Paid husband/wife landlord monthly for years to maintain yard (cut grass & hedges) until recent husband arrested and convicted.

It really depends on what it says in your lease. Many leases provide that the tenant is responsible for yard maintenance while in others, the LL...