Assuming the apartment is a legal one, the landlord is allowed to make a 3 day demand that you pay the unpaid rent or quit the premises. If you...

You may want to check with the Erie County assigned counsel program to see if you may be eligible for an assigned attorney. Certain parties are...

My home is in foreclosure proceedings no judgment has been made. My upstairs tenant is withholding rent. Is that legal?

An owner's mortgage foreclosure is not an excuse for a tenant to stop paying rent. Speak with your attorney regarding a lease review, and probably...

My fiancée & I bought a home. Since my name is not on the title what should I do to ensure if he passes on I get the home???

He needs to sit down for a consultation with an estate planning attorney to discuss his wishes. He could pass the property on by will, or he could...

I served my tenant with a 30 day notice of termination but they still won't leave what do I do next?

Assuming the termination notice was done correctly, your next step is to bring a summary eviction proceeding.

Unfortunately, there is no NY statute on point. There is a patchwork of case-law, which (absent a lease provision to the contrary) requires you to...

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What are my rights as of right now?

It all depends on the backlog the Sheriff, Marshal or Constable has. Regardless of who is tasked with serving and executing the warrant of...

In New York State, how often can a custodial parent request a modification in child support and under what statute?

Speak with an attorney who practices matrimonial and family law about a modification of support. Petitioning for a modification of child support is...

Do i need to refinance a home given to me by my parent before they died with an existing equity loan or just continue payments.

Are you working with an attorney in the matter of the estate? If you are, you may wish to direct some of your questions to that attorney.

I need to evict a disabled person for non-payment and breach of rental agreement. What laws am I up against in Buffalo NY?

You need to have a face-to-face consultation with an attorney to discuss the terms of the leases you mention, any and all repairs or improvements...