Possession of the recorded deed itself is not grounds for claiming valid title/ownership to real property. If proper protocol was adhered to, the...

Is there a violation?

You should defer to the NYC Department of Buildings website to ascertain as to whether any violation has been issued against the subject premises. ...

Comparing auto ownership transfer/refinance (title) to Home mortgage loan transfer/refinance? Are they both the same or differ?

Your fact pattern is a bit complex, but based on the facts as I understand them to have been presented, with respect to real property (land record)...

A/k/a "also known as" affidavits are used in real estate/documentation execution scenarios such as this. Typically, a...

Do I need to contact/call DOB?

This link should serve as a starting point to answer your multi faceted question. Good luck.

Can a residential lease in New York State give landlord the right to enter without notice?

It appears that your landlord has been adhering to the terms of the lease and this is an isolated incident; whereby your right to privacy was not...

Can the new owners of the timeshare company violate our contract, that clearly states the all inclusive is optional???

You should defer to the terms of the initial time share contract. There should be provisions regarding subsequent owners and obligations/binding...

Can I transfer my home to my grandson who is 8 years old through a life estate?

The transfer is permissible, but ill advised. A minor should not be deed property to real title, notwithstanding your retention of a life estate...

Landlord negligent and is passing all repairs to tenant. What do we do? Desperate situation need help.

You can /should leave the dwelling citing "constructive eviction" under your landlord's blatant breach of the "warranty of habitability". You...

Do I have to evict her or is there a better way to make her leave now?

Offer her a "sum certain" to leave; have the keys returned and change the locks. Or you can call the police and have her deemed a trespasser. As...