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Q: Do I have to pay extra $50 for WiFi per lease in NY?
I signed a lease for an apartment in New York that starts on September 5, 2026, which I signed on June 4, 2026. My landlord recently informed me that beginning October 1, 2026, a $50 charge for WiFi will be added to my monthly rent. There is no clause in my lease that allows for this change, and I... View More 
Thomas Anthony Sirianni
answered on Aug 28, 2026
answered on Aug 28, 2026
I am a New York landlord-tenant and real estate attorney with 27 years of practice on Long Island.
No, you are not obligated to pay an extra $50 a month for WiFi that is not in your lease. A signed lease is a contract, and in New York a landlord cannot unilaterally add a charge or raise the... View More
Q: Can I sue my ex-landlord in New York for my security deposit?
I moved out of my rental property in New York on August 1, 2026. My ex-landlord has not returned our security deposit, claiming that the previous owner of the property holds the deposit. We have a lease that mentions the security deposit, and I also have a text confirmation from the landlord that... View More
Thomas Anthony Sirianni
answered on Aug 28, 2026
answered on Aug 28, 2026
I am a New York landlord-tenant and real estate attorney with 27 years of practice on Long Island.
Yes, you can sue your former landlord in small claims court for your security deposit, and on these facts you should. Under New York General Obligations Law 7-108, a landlord must return the... View More
Q: Is it legal to use a corrective deed to transfer property back to a previous owner in NY?
I was involved in a property deed situation in New York. I was informed that a corrective deed was being issued to correct wording in the original deed. However, the executor used this corrective deed to transfer the property back to the previous owner, who then transferred it to the... View More
Thomas Anthony Sirianni
answered on Aug 28, 2026
answered on Aug 28, 2026
I am a New York real estate attorney with 27 years of practice on Long Island.
Short answer: no, a corrective deed cannot lawfully be used to undo a transfer and hand the property back to a prior owner. In New York, a corrective deed exists to fix a mistake in an otherwise valid deed, such... View More
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Q: What are my rights if my husband hides 401(k) funds amid divorce?
I'm planning to file for divorce after 18 years of marriage without children, and I'm concerned about my husband's financial actions. Recently, he took a $45,000 loan from his 401(k) and deposited it into his bank account, after which the money disappeared. He has since restricted my... View More
Daniel A Bachert
answered on Aug 28, 2026
answered on Aug 28, 2026
Once the dissolution action is filed you will be able to obtain any and all financial documents from your Husband by way of a Request for Production and/or from the third party account providers by way of Subpoena Duces Tecum. To prevent his dissipation of marital assets you can request that the... View More
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Q: What are my rights if my husband hides 401(k) funds amid divorce?
I'm planning to file for divorce after 18 years of marriage without children, and I'm concerned about my husband's financial actions. Recently, he took a $45,000 loan from his 401(k) and deposited it into his bank account, after which the money disappeared. He has since restricted my... View More
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Destardes Moore
answered on Aug 28, 2026
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Florida law provides remedies to address the dissipation or concealment of marital assets. By filing for dissolution of marriage, you can obtain mandatory financial disclosures and seek temporary relief to prevent further depletion of marital funds or assets. If the evidence establishes that your... View More
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