How do I access a joint-tenant residential property when I don't have keys, can I change lock? Case is in Queens, New York?

This is not a real estate matter for the reasons the other attorneys mention, but may become one. For now it is an action against your partner for...

What do I do in a dispute after being misled by a realty company?

If the lease you signed says it is for "apartment y" and does not say "or any equivalent available apartment" or something like that, yes, you have...

Can I sign a contract to give someone 50% ownership in property?

The contract would be enforceable between the two of you, but not in connection with third parties. So, for example, if the condo was rented out,...

Generally your mother makes all the decisions regarding the property during her lifetime (except for selling or mortgaging it, you have to agree...

How strong is a falsified NYS Property Condition Disclosure Document as evidence of fraud in court?

The second paragraph of the Property Condition Disclosure states it "is not a warranty of any kind by the seller ..." Courts do not want to decide...

Am I liable for a previous homeowner causing damage to a neighbor’s property?

If the soil damage has continued during your ownership of the property then yes, you have liability to the neighbor. You have a case against your...

The neighbor has the upper hand, per the previous answer, depending upon what happened when "[n]ot wanting to start trouble we let it go." ...

Are there lawyers that specialize in the structure of party walls in NYC?

A condominium/townhouse attorney who does litigation would be the best place to start. There are sophisticated laws regarding support, materials,...

What rights do the tenant and landlord have in this situation?

It sounds as if your landlord is a decent person, since legally he was not obligated to curtail your lease or your rents. Possibly if you clean...

What kind of person do I hire whose sole job is to collect money for me from tenants?

Most property managers charge a proportion of the rents collected. Also, if they are signing leases on your behalf and negotiating rents they must...