My Dad passed away state of NY. The updated will can not be found and lawyer only has a copy. Can anything be done ?

I agree with my colleagues. Each state will have various probate laws, however. So, if your father was domiciled in New York, you should figure out...

Do I have a case? I have an option to buy & exercised my right to buy. Seller says they want more money now & want to cancel.

I agree with both answers given. The next step would be to have your agreement reviewed.

Extend 1-year lease agreement

You can do it either way. You can notify your tenants that the lease is coming to an end and ask them if they want to sign a new lease or you can...

Is is considered harrassment for my landlord to accuse us that our late payment (w/late fees) is a "burden" that needs to stop.

This is not harassment. The landlord is well within her rights, and in fact, if she does not keep insisting that the rent be paid on time, it may...

The landlord is not answering our calls about refunding our security deposit, we need that money so we can move, what can we do?

The other attorneys are both correct. You need to provide notice to your landlord, and she has 15/30 days depending on whether she is making a...

Mom passed away, left a house with a reverse mortgage. told her will must go to probate, can mortgage holder foreclose ?

Yes, her estate must be probated before the property can be sold. Because she has no other assets besides the property, there is a good chance you...

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Can I legally break my lease or get a rent credit due to roach infestation and repairs not being done?

The landlord has a duty under Florida law to provide pest control. The statute says "the landlord of a dwelling unit other than a single-family...

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Ms. Tarrassova is correct. The landlord does have to provide heat in the winter. As she stated, a demand should be made to the landlord to cure the...

What legal rights do I have as a tenant with pets?

Change of ownership does not negate the lease. The new owner takes over the property subject to the existing lease agreements. Your rights are that...

Can a cable company take money off a debit card for a deceaseds persons bill and the card not belong to that person

Only the deceased can be held responsible for the bill. The cable company cannot charge you or your son. I would call the cable company and make...