If a landlord wants me to vacate my apartment with a year left on my lease can I ask for some sort of compensation?

I would have an attorney review the terms of your lease. The lease may give the landlord the right to terminate for reasons other than a default. ...

What do I need to know/do to protect myself in order to go partnership on a mortgage that someone else holds and resides at?

There are a lot of issue here that you should discuss with an attorney. If the house is currently subject to a mortgage, would the lender even...

Is it a legal for a co-op board member to pre-list himself as the proxy appointee for the annual shareholder meeting?

Often a proxy is sent out with the annual meeting notice and agenda. The proxy can list an individual as the designated proxy, including the Board...

Can I use Air BnB to solicit rentals that last at least a month?

You (or your attorney) would need to review the declaration and bylaws that govern your condominium to see if there are any restrictions on this...

I refuse to close on a real estate purchase because the seller won't comply with the purchase contract.

I agree with the attorney above. One other issue to keep in mind and to discuss with your attorney is the process for getting your deposit back. ...

How do I find out if. a retaining wall behind my property is entirely on my property or not?

If your old survey isn't clear you can order a new survey. The deed would likely not mention the wall but if there was an easement from one...

Where is it written in law or regs that banks cannot do loan modification on home titled in irrevocable trust?

This may be a bank policy as opposed to a written law.

Can an ex girlfriend sue me to be put on the deed to my house

Generally speaking contracts regarding real property need to be in writing regardless of what was promised verbally. Jut as an aside, it is...

If the landlord raises my rent, do I have to give the difference in the deposit from when I first moved in?

Whether or not the security is increased is determined by the terms of the lease. Some leases may set the security deposit at $X for the term of...

I agree with the previous answer. The purchasers are limited to the remedies in the contract. The standard form contract does usually list common...