Eviction attornery hired in a landlord-tenant case for a non paying tenant.Original retainer agreement was never signed.

Attempt to contact your attorney and work things out amicably. It may be more cost efficient and quicker than any potential malpractice case.

I deeded my property and remain in the house paying the mortgage and now i have to pay for use and tenancy to the straw buyer

Has the new deed been recorded? new mortgage, if any? did your lender approve you deeding the property to someone else? You should gather all of...

RJI dated 2006 with no subsequent activity

Obtain a foreclosure attorney to discuss this matter in more detail. I would need more details from you regarding your mortgage before I can fully...

In NYS for properties up to 500k in value, the property sales tax rate is 0.4%. Additionally, in NYC for properties up to 500k in value, the...

When a receiver is appointed to collect rents on a commercial forclosure, can the receiver pay tax arrears with collected rent?

Yes, you must read the court order appointing the receiver, as the Order states the authority of the receiver. Typically a receiver can pay tax...

Default on HELOC with plenty of equity on the house. What are my options?

Yes, I agree with my colleague. You need to speak with counsel regarding this matter, as there are too many factual questions to properly answer...

Can i do a reverse foreclosure

How was your house sold? in a foreclosure action? If so, bring any paperwork you may have regarding the sale to your mortgage foreclosure attorney...

I live in NYC and recently my neighborhood changed drastically (regentification). what are my rights they want us to move?

If your building is not rent stabilized then your landlord does not have to renew your lease. As such, your landlord with have to take you to...

Son's truck now her property??

As a general rule, If something is bought during the marriage then it is considered marital property. If your son's spouse is holding onto the...

Real Estate question

I agree with my colleague's answer that for the most part short term rentals of less than 30 days are illegal in NY. There are a few exceptions...