Can landlord hold deposit and demand additional rent, with no signed lease, and he has not made essential repairs to home?

Since there is no lease in effect, your daughter can surrender her tenancy by giving her landlord 30 days' written notice. She should send the...

If you served the original summons (action for divorce) or never had it to begin with, can you still file the affidavit?

The original summons should have been filed when you initiated the action. Filing a copy of the summons with the original affidavit of service is...

What to do when Town is harassing us, because we complained about two adjoining neighbors that are violating town laws?

You should consult a lawyer and look into sending the Town a cease and desist letter concerning this matter.

Dental school is dismissing me for poor academic performance

This question is best answered by an attorney experienced in New York Education Law. An appeal letter from your lawyer rather than yourself,...

Discrimination on a delta flight i was ask to move from my whith seat by a white flight attendant and my seat was given to her

While you were certainly dealt with in a rude manner, you don't appear to have a valid discrimination claim against the airline. This is so...

Received email accepting our offer to rent NYC apartment. Broker claims he did not get our email confirmation, wants higher rent

Unfortunately, because you had no written contract on the lease, you do not have grounds to enforce the rent you originally offered. If you have...

My landlord refuses to fill out a paper I need for rent subsidy until I pay back rent, but it is to high. can I go to court

Your landlord is violating the New York City Human Rights Law by refusing to accept your rent subsidy. The landlord is not allowed to discriminate...

Can an attorney contest this legislation?

Unfortunately, the Supreme Court's decision in Caulkett is final and binding. It can only be changed if Congress and the President amend the...

How can I fire my real estate sales person without having to pay a penalty or commission (he's not doing a good job at all)?

You risk having to pay the broker a commission if you terminate the contract and then proceed to sell the house in the next four months. You need...

Under the applicable law, the Housing Court can grant you up to 6 months after entry of a judgment to relocate to another apartment. Since you...