Unfortunately, one of the drawbacks of apartment living is overly sensitive and/or aggressive neighbors. The law allows building management to...

My son is 18, has nothing to do with me, he has just changed his last name, am I still required to pay child support?

If your son left your home voluntarily, you would still be willing to allow him to live at home, and he doesn't want to, then you could defend a...

We are looking for a place for Mom who will likely need assisted living

This is really more than one question and would be best answered in a personal consultation with an attorney who practices both elder law and real...

Does a ladybird deed apply in the Bronx ?

The enhanced life estate deed is not available in NY. But there are ways to accomplish what your father wants to do. You should seek the help of an...

Can we break our lease and get money back from the broker because of mice/fly infestation and mold/leak problems in our apt?

It is possible you have a claim for constructive eviction, which would allow you, among several alternatives, to break the lease and leave. You...

From the information provided, it appears you have a valid complaint that the pool company has not fixed the claimed substandard work or completed...

I am on a Co-op Board and was asked to leave the room for real estate discussions, is this legal?

A request by the rest of the Board for you to leave the room during Board discussions/deliberations is likely improper and unnecessary. As a Board...

What digital formats are accepted for legal & financial documents if I should scan them?

Most courts require documents to be in PDF format. Under a recently enacted NY law, electronic filing of documents with county clerks will also be...

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Question about illegal apartment and if the tenant becomes landlord for exposing this landlord

You cannot become the landlord by filing a complaint with the town. However, if it is an illegal apartment, you will be required to move, either...

Mortgage refi with another lender if house is "underwater"

You should speak to a lender providing HAMP loans. The Chase bank in your area has a knowledgeable loan officer who can assist you and advise...