Do I have to notify my landlord that I will be withholding rent?

Once again Mr. Smollens has stated in great detail the steps you need to take. He has given you good advice which I suggest you follow. You...

Can my landlord force me to move out prior to my lease end date?

The short answer is no, he can not force you to move out prior to the end of the lease. In fact, he can not force you out without a court action...

My daughter is renting an appartment and the stove broke before christmas and landlord hasn't replaced it and she has 3 children

Mr. Smollens has given some very good advise here. You would do well to act on his advise and hire an attorney in your area. Black mold can be...

If I enter into foreclosure with other money in a bank account or bonds is that money safe? How long does a foreclosure stay ony

I agree with the above answers except that the other money you have is not safe as suggested. If there is a deficiency after foreclosure that...

Comercial lease breach of contract case?

This question does not make much sense. You can not have a breach of contract prior to the commencement date of the lease. You have not stated...

Can a contractor put a mechanics lien on my property if my husband did not sign the contract agreement with the contractor?

Yes the contractor can place a mechanics lien on the premises. It is enforceable as long as it is properly filed within the statutory time limits....

Is it a taxable event to transfer title to real property in NY from an individual to an LLC for zero money?

If it is transferred for zero consideration there should be no taxes due at the time of transfer. The LLC would get the property at the...

If I am giving my roommate my rent, and I find out she is using my money for personal use and not paying our rent, is that illeg

No it is not illegal. She has no obligation to pay the landlord that you can enforce as the lease is in her name alone. You paid her to let you...

My landlord wants me to sign a new lease so she could raise my rent. How much will she be able to raise it?

That depends on whether the apartment is rent stabilized or not. If it is there are guidelines that limit the amount of any increase in rent. If...

I agree with Mr. Smollen with one wrinkle. You mentioned that prior leases had options to renew for 1 or 2 year terms with set increases. Did the...