Falsey accused of a crime and got arrested because of my drunk neighbor. Court soon, what can I do?

Under New York Law, the police have what amounts to an obligation to arrest someone when there is a domestic violence dispute. It doesn't mean...

Are parents responsible for their children 's driving accidents in NY state? My daughter is 17 .

If you own the car she is driving, then yes, you and she may both be responsible for damage caused through an accident. That's why insurance for...

If your spouse (husband) decides that he is going to move to Florida from NY after divorce can I then move to a different state?

I assume that you have primary custody of the children, and that your ex-husband has visitation rights. If that is correct, then after he moves to...

If you and your spouse agree to divorce (amicable) can you use the same lawer?

There are private agencies that handle undisputed divorces. Do some research on "uncontested divorces," or call the local bar association for a...

What am i looking at for violating felony probation?

I'm not sure what you mean. Were you placed on probation, and then you violated that probation by drinking? Or were you placed on probation for...

Are there attorneys out there who take landlord/tenant eviction cases for FREE, or do they all generally charge to take cases?

There may be a legal aid facility in your area. You should contact them if there is one.

Can a landlord not offer a new lease, make it month to month, and increase the rent $300.00?

It's a bit hard to say what your rights are without looking more closely at the lease, but here's what I would say. If you had a lease, you have...

I have problems with my tenants. loud, fighting between them selves and ect. do i have to renew the lease when it expires ?

Notify them in writing that you will not be renewing the lease. You don't really have to give them a reason. It's your property after all. But...

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Landlord/tenent issues

I just answered a similar question for someone else. As to this apartment, I'm not sure what makes it "illegal." If there is some code violation...

We just learned that the basement apartment my daughter has been renting in harrison ny is an illegal apartment.

By "she," I assume you mean the Landlord. So your daughter rented an illegal apartment. I'm not sure what makes it "illegal." If there is some...