In New York, every residential lease contains an implied warranty of habitability. You meet the warranty by providing a safe, livable, and...

I agree with Steven. Usually, an agent has earned his commission when he has found a buyer who is ready, willing, and able to buy on the terms of...

As a tenant, am I required to remove the small pins I stuck in the wall for pictures and Spackle the hole when I vacate the apt?

If you have a written lease, you should look to see what it says about this particular issue. Generally, a small number of pins and corresponding...

My tenant gave me verbal notice to vacate on June 20 fine but then left me a check for July rent should I accept it ?

This response assumes that the tenancy is outside of NYC; there is no written agreement; and no rent control or rent stabilization rules...

A landlord has the right to enter a tenant’s apartment upon reasonable notice. The government cannot. I would insist on the authorities...

Promissory note from sister in charge of Mom's estate -never paid me monthly money.

Did your sister obligate herself in some way to pay? If she owes money to you, you can demand that she pay. If she does not, then you may have a...

What would/could the police, building dept., health dept. or CPS do to remove squatters from a house or real estate?

If the residents have permission to be on the property, then they are not squatters. If they do not have permission to be on the premises, then...

People do things for reasons. I would want to know why your neighbor is walking away from an asset. What makes you think the bank will assign the...

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PROBATE and ESTATE LAW If I am an Heir to a WILL along with others. Is it within my right to know what my share is?

After the testator (i.e., the person who made the will) dies, you have a right to know what it says – including the nature of your interest in the...

I have general questions about Wills and the Probate process...

The probate and estate administration process are more complicated than most people would suppose it is. There may be a lot to do, and clerks are...