Commerical landlord tenant dispute, tenant's rights under CA law against bathroom lockout

Even though I specialize in retail leasing, I cannot answer this question without seeing the lease. Lawyers cannot interpret documents we cannot...

NY law on adverse possession, NY real estate law adverse possession

Adverse possession? It seems like your sister was a tenant of her in-laws, hardly grounds for an adverse possession claim. Besides that, here...

The question of whether or not a New York attorney should be allowed to continue to practice law is determined by the Grievance Committees of each...

Commercial landlord not fixing roof

First question: WHY are the tiles getting damaged? Next question: Whose responsibility is it, the landlord or the tenant above? You can...

Messy front yard

In order to answer this question, it is necessary to know the exact location of the property. There could be a state law, a local ordinance or...

E-mail offers

It is impossible for a lawyer to interpret any legal document--including an e-mail--without reading it. Many careful attorneys make sure that...

Rodent abatement

A more practical question might be "how can I get rid of the rats?" Report the condition to the New York City Department of Health and Mental...

Sublet to a relative

There are two questions that need answers and for them you will need an attorney in your state: 1. Is there a lease provision applicable to...