We have been living in our house for over 24 years. There is a fence for our yard and the post is on the neighbors property.

As to your fence which encroaches on the neighbors property, you have been living in your property for a period of 24 years, which is more than the...

Immediately send a letter to your landlord by certified mail notifying him of the smoke detector/CO2 monitor deficiency. Also inform him of the...

Notary stamp on mortgage assignment lacks county. Does that make notary invalid?

A defect in the notary acknowledgment doesn't render the document invalid. You should consult with a foreclosure attorney who can help explain your...

A bank is trying to foreclose on my house. However I did not borrow money from them. Can they?

It is not uncommon for loans to get sold to other lenders (other than the origingal mortgagee). Your Millenium Mortgage loan was likely transfered...

What do u do if house rules are being broken, and the board does nothing about it? My lease says the board is not responsible

First step is to bring this to your cooperative board's attention in writing. While the board disclaims their liability in the proprietary lease,...

I am a victim of predatory lending (mortgage) what do I do? My home is in foreclosure and I don't have any money for an attorney

The following websites have resources for foreclosure prevention at the state and local level. I highly suggest however, hiring an attorney to...

Is it legal for NYC Housing authority to moved you and your children in an apartment that they know has a fungi problem?

Not sure how you are certain that the housing authority knows of this problem. In any event the first step is to Contact NYCHA at 212-306-3000...

Reach out to the NYCHA at tel:718-707-7771 and ask for a transfer. You seem to have exhausted your other remedies.

Security deposit

The first thing to do is draft a demand letter and deliver it by certified mail. Secondly you can certainly sue in small claims court for the...

Refinancing a Commercial Mortgage. Servicer asking a $5,000 administrative fee to assign the loan.its not written in loan docs

The purpose of a Consolidation Extension and Modification Agreement (NY CEMA) as you correctly point out is to save you money on mortgage tax....