A property that I am in second place on the mortgage is going up for non payment of taxes.

You can buy the tax lien. You can wait and see if someone pays the tax. You can commence your own foreclosure action.

If it is in the lease and signed by you then it is enforceable.

If I inherit a co-op from single mom with 30k mortgage attached, are there tax consequences if I sell? what about probate?

You inherit the coop at its current market value so there are no capital gains. You pay the mortgage on it from the proceeds of the sale and keep...

Can I sell my house before mortgage is extinguished?

You get a payoff letter to bring to the closing and pay the mortgage from the proceeds of the sale. The balance is what you net from the sale.

Besides satisfying the elements, what documents are needed when you file for Adverse possession in New York?

Claiming ownership of property through adverse possession is a very complicated and technical process. You must file an action in the Supreme...

Is my eviction notice still valid?

you probably need to start over. if you were evicting based on a holdover proceeding you can not collect rent after serving the notice. this...

In what court should I file a case against my landlord to ask for an abatement of rent for not providing repairs?

it would be in landlord tenant court but I recommend that you not try and this alone. Hire an attorney or at least consult with one.

Can a contract be modified by meeting minutes and the subsequent acquiesce in the modification through a course of conduct?

the minutes are not binding and won't help you in a lawsuit. the clause that states modifications must be in writing signed by all parties is...

What type of lawyer would my father need to hire if he wants to sue the owner of the building he lived in?

Sorry to hear about your father's misfortune. Unfortunately, there probably is not much that your father can do. First, I suggest you refer to...

Found out my apartment is illegal, now getting evicted, do i have any recourse?

The fact the apartment is illegal means the landlord does not have the right to collect rent. It also means that you can not continue to occupy...