Legalities of seperating household items when not married, who gets what?

Under NY law you were essentially roommates. Any items that you purchased with your money belong to you. If he will not return the items you can...

How do I get an interpretation or clarification of an item in my stipulation of settlement? Do I have to go back to court?

The stipulation is pretty clear that your ex is allowed to continue to make payments. As long as he is not behind or late on the payments he may...

Unauthorized use of a vehicle but I had the title....

It should be a complete defense to the charges as having the title shows that you were the owner of the car.

Unfortunately, you can not get your name off the loan without the consent of the lender. The lender is unlikely to let you come off the loan,...

Can a landlord who didn't serve a notice of eviction, but instead an informal letter, turn off the power to my apartment?

The landlord can not turn off the power. That would constitute an illegal eviction.

Can a future lanlord hold our security if we never moved in?

The landlord can not hold your deposit. Bring a suit against him in small claims court to get your money refunded.

How can I evict my tenant

You can evict for non-payment of rent, a breach of the lease agreement or based on a holdover after the termination of the lease agreement. You...

Can my landlord keep my security deposit?

Did the new tenant replace the security deposit? Was there any written agreement terminating your lease agreement? You should discuss this with a...

My Son is on probation and we live in nyc housing authority should I take him off my lease

You can not simply take him off the lease. The landlord would need to consent to take anyone off the lease. Is this a rent controlled or rent...

Who pays legal fees in NY for nonpayment petition?

The landlord is not entitled to legal fees unless the lease provides that the tenant is responsible for legal fees in any action for eviction and...