What to do when neighbors tree is leaning into my yard feet away from my house and almost ready to fall?
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Answered on November 20, 2025
If you have put them on notice then the neighbor will likely be liable for any damage that occurs. The notice should be in writing and sent via...
Can an owner use footage from a security camera in court nyc?
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Answered on October 17, 2025
There's a few issues here. In my experience valid and legal SROs are few and far in between. Secondly, installing cameras in shared common areas...
The house I’m renting has bacteria contamination in the water. Do I have the right to terminate the lease?
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Answered on July 23, 2025
As Mr. Merovach said you may have grounds for constructive eviction. Constructive eviction is a fact based inquiry and if your landlord is able to...
Can I kick my son girlfriend my house? I rent an apartment and she's been staying here over a year but doesn't pay anything
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Answered on July 23, 2025
Well, as squatters rights have been basically eliminated at this point the girlfriend would likely be considered a licensee. You still have to go...
Removal of a threatening non relative?
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Answered on July 23, 2025
If this person also live with you then, yes you may be able to. It would likely require police intervention, but if you do not feel safe in your...
Stipulation, if a party does not keep his/her words?
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Answered on July 23, 2025
Without seeing the stipulation, it’s difficult to say. But generally speaking a stipulation is akin to a contract. Assuming that the stipulation...
How can I get management to actually investigate the cause of the water damage?
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Answered on July 23, 2025
Without seeing your co-ops proprietary lease or house rules, it’s difficult to say who may be at fault here. That being said most of the time in my...
How do I go about a case that has been completed but my lawyer is not returning my calls last time we spoke was over 6 months a?
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Answered on July 23, 2025
This may be an issue under what is called the Rules of Professional Responsibility. The Rules are ethical guidelines that attorneys must follow....
Rent stabilized (does an owner-occupied unit count as 1 unit?)
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Answered on June 16, 2025
Generally, rent stabilization was given to buildings, not to individual units. However, individual units can be removed from stabilization for...
Am i resposible?
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Answered on June 16, 2025
Generally speaking, if roots extend onto a neighboring property that neighbor can trim the roots back if they choose, so long as the trimming does...