May I evict a roommate I do not care for-no lease-just receipt given for rent for September? Must I go through eviction process

Since you've accepted rent, the roommate would be considered a tenant in the eyes of the law. A 30-day notice would need to be served upon her,...

What do we do when a village justice defends landlord from bench after landlord's attorney does not show up?

The court to appeal to would be the Appellate term: Second Department. The clerk in suffolk county should have the information for you.

1st appearance in landlord-tenant court and i need an adjournment! Will the judge generally grant.

shouldn't be a problem.

I put my VW 2002 Passat GLS 1.8 Turbo Sedan in the auto repair shop

It's called a Mechanic's Lien. If you don't pay your bill, the mechanic has a right to retain the property until it's payed. If you are disputing...

Sorry for your loss. A deceased person's family members aren't normally obligated to pay that person's debts. As you may be aware, debts,...

My ex is traveling with 6 people in a 5 pass jeep, him and wife in front. 10,7,6,5 yr old in back seat...is this legal?

No. Not Legal. Under New York law, all passengers in the back seat of a motor vehicle who are under the age of 16 must wear a seat belt or ride...

NY Real Property Taxes-- How much time does Town have to refund property taxes post SCAR petition decision/Supreme court order?

Well, many things could have happened. A little introductory info: The Small Claim Assessment Review (SCAR) is a process where the tax...

Can a landlord give a couple and their three year old son 20 days notice to move out of their appartment?

If your question is, will your landlord be able to evict you in 20 days, then no. Beyond that, your landlord can send you any manner of...