Recourse for exceptionally high utility bills

If there was no specific representation in the lease concerning what your utility costs should be you probably have no grounds to break it. You...

A lawyer from Nassau Suffolk Legal Services told me Section 8 tenants can not be charged a late fee. Is this true and why?

There are several HUD rent subsidy programs. Each has its own set of regulations. Most do not permit the charging of late fees in leases. You...

Condo owner don't want to pay fees

You should hire an attorney and sue him for nonpayment of the fees. He apparently has no intention of paying them until forced to do so.

Can a lease be terminated if the apartment was not ready on Move in date, brooklyn

Whether or not you have a right to terminate would depend on the language of the lease itself. If both parties signed the lease and money was...

How to get a judge to order an attorney to degauss all storage media?

The party in question may be able to seek some sort of protective order preventing further dissemination of the information in question if she...

Claiming un developed town property.

You may want to inquire about purchasing it from the town if you are truly interested. First you should determine who is the actual owner of the...

Do i need to start a court action

The question is not one of air rights, but whether or not your neighbor's parapet is encroaching on your property. You should consult an attorney...

Breaking a lease

Unfortunately, you are liable for the rent for your entire lease term. If you move out before the end of the term, the landlord has no obligation...

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Lawsuit jurisdiction - where to file?

You can sue in either Manhattan or Brooklyn, but only if the landlord maintains a business address in the City of New York. Since she rented you...

Injured. Landlord neglected to fix property exterior. What can i do?

You should consult a personal injury lawyer to determine whether your injury warrants bringing a lawsuit. You should also call 311 to report the...

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