Does my landlord have to give me a letter for a 30 day notice or no?

The 30 day notice is a notice given to the tenant, renting on a month-to-month basis, requiring that the tenant surrender the premises within 30...

Appeal a child custody decision

No, appeals are not common. However, if the judge made a decision that does not go along with the law, then it's possible the decision could be...

What are our rights as landlords if there was no written lease?

Yes, you would just need to demonstrate a tenancy existed by showing an expired lease or past payments and that the tenant was residing in the...

Can I withhold rent or landlord finds us a different apartment?

You can use poor conditions as a defense to any non payment action. If you do not pay, your landlord could bring you to housing court. In that...

I need an attorney for foreclosure defense in New York State

Oftentimes, bank services will say "don't worry" about" any paper work you receive. Make sure you file an answer in Supreme Court to preserve any...

Agreed, if you have a broken window and your landlord won't fix it, you may consider filing an hp action, as a broken window could affect your...

How do I claim a second parcel titled to me by way of illegal subdivision that, town board and County conspired and concealed?

If you believe that property of yours was taken, you should file a real property action in supermen court with a notice of pendency. While the NOP...

Suing two people in one suit - how is liability divided?

New York is a comparative negligence state. You would need to demonstrate who was at fault and the judge could either say they were both 100...

You would need to contact your gas provider and ask how many meters there are. If there is only one, you have your answer. If so that's a shared...

If someone dies and the cops seal off the apartment and it has been 3 months can the landlord open the apartment legally?

I would call 311 and attempt to get a police escort to the apartment to gather your things.