Can my rent be legally raised from $500 to $1000 with no warning

Basement apartments are generally illegal. In New York the Court will not uphold an illegal agreement. Therefore, you will not be forced to pay...

The lawyer that completed my mother's will has the original. Do I have to pay him to get the original will to file with Probate?

You do not have to pay the attorney to get the original will. However, if the attorney does work concerning probate, you would have to pay the...

Do you need to be named power of attorney for a period of time before being named executor or an estate? In New York?

You do not have to have power of attorney to be named as an executor in a will. A power of attorney (POA) gives an individual authority to act in...

Mr. Ross is wrong on the law. And frankly, if he doesn't know he should write that he is not sure. First, it is a misdemeanor to serve an...

You need to be more specific in your question. What do you mean by used manufactured homes? Are you talking about modular homes that are built in...

Is 'Full and Final' binding if I reject it in writing?

Generally, you can't go to arbitration and then small claims court. It is usually one or the other - depending on an arbitration clause in a...

1. You may void the contract since you are not 18 - even if you lied about your age. 2. You will not get into trouble - at least legally. 3. ...

I rented items from rent a center, could not make payments and now am being harassed.

Q. Can I be arrested for that? A. No - neither for your breach of the contract nor getting your girlfriend pregnant. Q. And is there any...

How do I evict a tenant that is residing wit me and pays rent weekly

Assuming this is a legal rental, you would serve her with a three day notice for nonpayment of rent. You would then commence a summary (landlord -...

Is it true that in new york a tenant facing eviction cannot request a jury trial?

To specifically answer your question - if there is a lease agreement and under the lease you waived a right to a jury trial - then you waived your...