I'm a room mate but not on the lease - how do I get my name on the lease?

You would have to receive the permission of the landlord. As an aside, be careful. You may have problems if the apartment is rent stabilized....

Father died, no will, NYS, owns three homes jointly in NYS on with brother two with daughter. Is there taxes owed?

The other contributors forgot about possible income tax. If your father was renting out the houses the estate will be responsible for income...

We are lookinng into a short sale of an investment propety in Orlando that is over $100,000 under water.

Q. Is there a way to transfer the money to someone elses account safely. A. Giving assets to another in an attempt to avoid collection from...

How do I get grandparents visitation?

You must remember that the court looks at the best interest of the children (biological and adopted). Choosing one over the other is not in the...

I am getting divorced what are my mother's chances of getting grandparent visitation?

When grandparents seek visitation, the court must make two findings. First, it must find standing based on death or equitable circumstances that...

Lien on my house and Unresponsive vendor

You ask two questions: (1) How can I get the lien released and (2) How can I make the vendor produce accurate invoices. 1. Lien released. You...

Does laws in NYC require a C of O for rentals?

Q. Does the landlord require a C of O prior to renting out her apartments in a 2- family house in NYC? A. Yes. However, if the Landlord...

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My husband leaves at night to be with other woman comes back next afternoon to have dinner as a family could that be.

You may have grounds for a divorce - although New York is now a no-fault divorce State. The question is very very broad. You have many rights. ...

My tenant won't get out

You should start an eviction proceeding. The problem you have is the verbal notice. I do not know if you have a written lease agreement. If...

Do I file eviction or what can I legally file?

You do not indicate whether the tenant remains in the premises? If she remains in the premises, you should send a demand for rent pursuant to the...