Residential sale question

When you say mortgage holder do you mean the person who is owed money on the loan? If so, you would have to find his successor, or his executor or...

Is there a downside to owning a home outright?

that depends on your particular financial situation and cash flow. The benefit of a mortgage is having the use of the money for investment,...

You need an affidavit of service from the person who served the notice. That person must be over the age of 18 and not be a party to the action. ...

I have a landlord tenant dispute if i ask the judge will I get legal aid as I,m on disability and my landlord hired a lawyer

You can contact legal aid yourself and see if you qualify. If so, they will provide counsel for you. If not, then you will either have to pay for...

I own a house w/boyfriend. we are breaking up. both names on mtg Do I get Half

If you can not agree on how to split the house or on a buy out of one of you then your only option is to sue for partition. In such an action the...

If you are doing business in NY and have a physical location in NY you have to register as a foreign corporation doing business in NY.

Will I get my security deposit back in small claims court?

The text can be admissible. The rent and the security are separate issues. If you can prove you owe no rent then you will defeat the counter...

What rights do I have as a tenant renting a room in a private house?

renting a room in a private house is probably an illegal occupancy. Check for a rental permit or check the certificate of occupancy. Assuming the...

Can a landlord send out a notice and randomly search an apartment for bugs? Although, there has not been any complaints about it

As long as the landlord gave you reasonable notice that he wanted to inspect for bugs and came at a reasonable time he has the right to do so.

If you are in NYC it will show up in the ACRIS on line register. It should show up as soon as it is filed.