I live in Staten Island am I required by law to have a fence in my yard?

I am not licensed in New York, so this answer will have to be generic by necessity. I agree with my colleague: to be 1100% sure, I would check...

I am not licensed in California, so this answer will have to be generic by necessity. I agree with my colleague: yes, as it is your tree (and...

If the Declarations of a HOA state that guest and tenants of all condos are subject tot the rules and covenants of the HOA and

I am not licensed in California, so this answer will have to be generic by necessity. I agree with my colleague; but I would add that there is a...

Can I be forced to sell my house?

I am not licensed in California, so this answer will have to be generic by necessity. I agree with my colleagues. The Family Court MAY consider...

How can we, as homeowners, have the HOA obtain bids and opinions from various companies that offer other treatment methods?

I am not licensed in California, so this answer will have to be generic by necessity. I agree with my colleagues; you should consult with a good...

Can a landlord keep a deposit if I never moved in and they re-rented the property?

Possibly; but maybe not. It depends on the intent (of you and the other party) with respect to the purpose of the deposit. The paper you signed...

Can I break a rental agreement that has not started yet?

Thanks; this make more sense to me. This question is entirely-fact driven. And with the “60” day period closing-in you will HAVE to consult with a...

Can I terminate or break a residential rental agreement before it begins?

Sorry, but your facts seem to jump around; from 2015 to 2016; I could guess and say you have to give 120 days notice (not sure where the 60 days...

Hello again (I recognize your fact pattern). The parties' "intent" controls - but the starting point (and most cases END point) to determine...

Can I consider rental payments made without a new lease/addendum, an overpayment?

An attorney would have to review your lease to be sure; the "indefinite" term might be contradicted by other language therein, perhaps, for example...