I think I live in an illegal apartment on LI, across from canal. I was away for hurricane, now apartment is destroyed. Recourse?

You can check with the Town of Hempstead to determine if its an illegal apartment. It almost certainly was. I don't think that changes the issues...

Regarding an accident

Case should be filed in New York City in the Borough where the accident occurred (unless a more advantageous borough is available). All parties...

Accident case from 2003, closed in 08, and in 09. However my lawyer told me that I won a settlement I found out no settlement

You don't indicate whether or not you received the settlement, and you don't indicate what your injuries were. It appears that the attorneys let...

You may not need to go through full blown probate if the Estate is small, and the account is small. Your County's surrogate's office can tell you...

My 18 year old child, who I pay child suppot for, got his girlfriend pregnant. What is my obligation to him and the baby.

You have no legal obligation to him or the child. He is an adult (not a child). Your obligations are moral -- what do you deem appropriate for...

Can I break my lease?

Find a new place and move. Give the LL as much notice as possible and document the continuing flea problem. Worst case, he chases you for the...

I was stupid and sent naked pictures of me to a guy. Who owns them now?

I don't know Canadian Law, but presumably you own the copyright of the photos and they were sent to someone in New York (hence the New York forum)....

Do I need an attorney? Will I be going to jail?

You need an attorney. It is unlikely that you will be going to jail.

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Does landlord in room share have to provide flashlights in a blackout?

You don't have an obligation to provide flashlights or a generator unless you agreed to provide those items in a lease. Probably not a bad idea...

How do i remove remove myself from a business

As the other poster indicated, you can sell or give your shares to the other owner, but you must also remove yourself from all documents that...