To what extent can I renovate an apartment whose tenant has stayed passed their eviction date?

I would not recommend doing any work until she is out. You risk a constructive eviction and you risk her damaging the work being done. You would...

Can you be arrested for taking a while to pay back personal loan you took from a friend?

This is a civil matter, not a criminal matter. He can sue you for the money in small claims court but you will not be arrested.

Do I have any rights to my apt?

Being on the title your ex has a claim to the equity in the house. You will have a claim for reimbursement for the money you spent maintaining the...

Which sister is legally permitted to collect rent from tenants?

The sister using the deceased father's credit cards is committing a crime every time she uses one of his credit accounts. None of the sisters has...

NYC - Pink Summons - Boat Registration - Best course of action?

The summonses you received are similar to a traffic ticket. You need to appear in court and answer the summonses. If you do not want to come up...

Can I asign my lease?

You are bound by the terms of your lease. Have an attorney review your lease to see if there are any provisions in it that could be used to force...

Can a text message be used in court when disputing breach of contract regarding the purchase of a home?

Electronic communications can be admitted into evidence at a trial after laying the proper foundation. In your case, however, the written contract...

The right to cancel typically applies to both parties after the 45 day period has passed. Speak with your attorney to determine if you have the...

You certainly can fire the first attorney. You may be entitled to a refund of any unused portion of the retainer. This should be spelled out in...

Lis Pendent

It means within a reasonable time after the 21 day period. What constitutes a reasonable time depends on the facts and circumstances of the...