How to stop undue influence being exerted on a very wealthy, elderly female relative?

If you believe she is truly being taken advantage of, you can file an action with the Surrogates Court to have a guardian appointed. The Surrogate...

Don't we have the right to have the same terms in the new lease as the original lease?

Is it the property manager or the owners who are changing. If it is the manager, there is no need for a new lease since the owner (landlord)...

Does quitclaim deed require refinancing? What legal rights does an "owner" on a deed have that has discharged the mortgage debt?

If you give her a quit claim deed, you are giving up any rights you may have in the property. If the bankruptcy extinguished your mortgage...

What can I legally do to prevent my downstairs neighbor from bothering me and my tenants any longer

First, i would suggest keeping a detailed record of all of her activities. if it is a persistent and systematic scheme to annoy and harass you, the...

Lease is up. I'm moving and roommate is continuing to rent but Landlord won't release my deposit until oil tank is full?

It probably is OK for LL to deduct cost of full tank from security deposit. When you and ex-roommate signed lease, you probably signed for joint...

My landlord demands to show the unit 2 days consecutively and is making me stress by this, is this legal?

The frequency of her showing the unit would probably be governed under the terms of the leas but, showing it on two consecutive days would probably...

In general, easements run with the land and once in place, can only be given up by the person who has the right to use it. They can also be given...

How can I get him off the deed so I can sell the house

Unfortunately, you are in a very difficult situation. Most important question is does he agree with the sale of the house? If there any periods of...

Can I record a deed (ineffective though it may be) where Sally quits any and all claims to a property, if she is not on title?

The purpose of a Quit Claim deed is just that...to relinquish any interest that person may have. By Sally signing a Quit Claim Deed, she is not...

Do I have any ground to stand on for a lawsuit?

If it is in fact a public street, it would seem that the HOA does not have authority to levy fines, that would be up the local municipality. If,...