We signed a lease for $2950, we mistakenly paid $2850 the entire year.Our checks were cashed the whole time. do we owe balance?

No. You are not correct. You owe the difference. There is a legal theory called "accord and satisfaction". This is when there is a dispute as...

My landlord illegally separated a living room and dinning room to rent as 2 separate rooms. can i sue for back rent

New York State Courts have repeatedly held that illegal landlord — tenant agreements will not be enforced. Therefore, the Court should not award...

Q. Can I charge next month rent A. No because she will be out of the apartment before midnight. I would suggest obtaining the keys from the...

As a US citizen and resident of Italy, do I have a requirement to spend a certain amount of days in US if I want to set up..

You are a US citizen. So, the answer is no. There is no residency requirement as long as you have a New York address. Mike.

I would immediately file a complaint with NYC HPD. Tenants may call the City's Citizen Service Center at 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. More...

Can I continue using my old name after I got a court order for a name change that I regretted getting?

Q. The passport renewal form, however, asks if I had a name change. How should I answer this question? A. You should tell the truth; that you...

My mother's boyfriend passed away and she has been told that only family members can obtain a copy of the death cert.

If the boyfriend died in Bayshore - as your questions suggests - contact the vital records clerk for the Town of Babylon. You will also have to...

Appellate Court

Q. Why would counsel request relief in the form of a judgment in the middle of a appeal? A. He is allowed. The appeal does not stay (stop)...

Can I sue?

There is a six year statute of limitations period for breach of contract. If the amount in issue is $5,000 or under, you would be able to sue...

I had a restraining order put on me by my wife in California and I cant see my kids. All of us are now in New York. what now?

I disagree with Mr. Sarno. New York would not have jurisdiction to vacate a California Order. You would have to file a motion to vacate the Order...