I invested some money with a friend/roommate of mine and he is withholding $11,000 in profit. What should I do?

You should send your "friend" a formal demand for payment in writing. In the letter you should demand payment within a set period of time, such as...

I made a deposit for apartment and first month rent but I wasn't able to move. Should I get my first month rent money back?

Whether or not you are entitled to return of the first month's rent depends on whether your inability to move in was your fault or the landlord's ....

Can a Landlord generate a Lease Agreement if the space is not available?

There certainly appears to have been some misrepresentation on the part of the landlord here. At the very least, in the event the current tenant...

Short term rental in NYC in 2 unit building

If your lease permits subletting and you are actually subletting within the terms of that lease, then you have no problem. If you are "subletting"...

Can I offset excess rent amount and penalties decided by DHCR from my future rent payments?

The receiver is bound by the DHCR's order. You are entitled to take your offset. The receiver's attorney is wrong. You may want to consider...

Can I file a complain against my lawyer who is not attending my case because she claims to be on maternity leave?

You should find a new attorney who can hopefully pick up the matter and correct the defect in your case as soon as possible. You can then worry...

Hello, If you fall for an internet scam should you take legal action or is it not really worth it?

Whether or not you deem it worth pursuing your claim depends on the amount you lost and if there is any reasonable possibility of recovering your...

My landlord is allowing people to live in the commercial spaces. i find it unfair/illegal. he wants to evict me after i asked

If your landlord has people residing in residential premises, he is probably in violation of numerous laws. By taking it upon yourself to enforce...

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Can i file an order of protection from my landlord? he has come into my property without notice and intimidates me.

While your landlord is entitled to reasonable access to your rented space in order to make repairs, inspect, etc. He should not trespass, damage...

What would/could the police, building dept., health dept. or CPS do to remove squatters from a house?

The people you describe as squatters may have every right to live live in the house in question if the owner has given them permission to live...