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My husband and I have had a co-signed rent-stabilized lease since Oct. 2016 that is due to be renewed by the end of this month. I am the one paying for the rent. We are just starting with the divorce procedure. He says he doesn't want to take over the lease because he can't afford it.... View More 
answered on Aug 17, 2024
Although domestic relations is not one of my practice areas, I can offer a few thoughts. Often, a rent stabilized tenancy is claimed to be marital property. That's one consideration.
Of course, if the landlord and your husband agree, he can be removed and the renewal would be in your... View More
it too difficult for them so after 5 months they backed out-now I received a petition for non-payment to recover possession of real property.
answered on Mar 25, 2024
I'm very familiar with this scenario. The matter should be worked out, rather than litigated. Usually, the LL has a better chance of getting paid from a Purchaser than a TT who wants to sell. Hard to understand your LL's motivations.
Jack
My son passed away 3 years ago at the age of 27. After he passed, two separate friends revealed that he confided with them that he was raped by a teacher in 8th grade in a NYC private school. We notified the school and the NYPD. The school hired an investigative firm which we cooperated with . We... View More
7 other members of my family and I decided to combine our money and purchase more land. My father who is a part of this land sale deal decided to buy me out with a handshake deal of a simple $100 a month. That was 14 months ago and he has given me less than half. I should also add he is retired and... View More
My mobile application will launch in February 2025 and I would need financing and investors in the long term.
answered on Aug 27, 2024
You can visit the NYS Department of State online and file Articles of Organization there. Are you seeking to open a New York bank account? If yes, investigate that first, before forming the LLC.
Jack
There are 2 properties where as the original owners have passed away. There is a daughter produced by the deceased couple. The father left a will. i need to find out the status of the estate
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Does New York have "relativity of title" and possessory title that either applies to intangible property and/or real property? If so, what does relativity of title provide someone with better title?
this is a contractor suing for work not done in new york state
she put up down payment I've paid mortgage insurance and taxes both of us did various renovations we made no special arrangements or anything in writing in regards' to the house both our names on deed
answered on Aug 12, 2024
The simple answer is try to negotiate a solution. If not, you'll have to litigate. I recommend you retain a neutral mediator.
Jack
All I can find is a proposed bill that will require individuals to be licensed but that has not passed.
answered on Aug 8, 2024
I've never heard of a license required for this. If attempted, it might be held to be unconstitutional.
Jack
Relative is now deceased and the Buyer added a rider to sell co-op. Estate has property. The contract has no end date. Estate being sued for specific performance. Buyer still has not sold co-op and has no sign of funding. Buyer is still negotiating sales price 2 yeas later. Can we file a motion to... View More
My cousin went to an ultra religious jewish sleep away camp. one of the rules is that phones aren't allowed. We knew about this rule before hand but what we didn't know was that in the agreement its said tgat if they find a phone, they're allowed to break it.
While they were... View More
About a faulty pipe issue for 3 months now it has gotten so bad when I was called into the store there was sewage water everywhere ceiling paint falling down with water they kept telling me they will fix it and it only got more worse. I went in to clean up water and to take photos and I slipped on... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2024
Did you review your lease agreement at any time during those three months?
Jack
Can I make these changes myself, or must I meet with a lawyer and pay a significant fee to make these changes? Also, I am a single person in NYC with no family in this country…can I appoint a lawyer to be my executor and take care of all details if something should happen to me? Thank you.
answered on Jul 16, 2024
This is not something to do on your own.
You could execute a Codicil or a new Will. An Executor could be named in either.
Also consider Living Will, Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney.
Jack
Cayuga county NY is the location, I'm an only child so I'm sole heir. I think my mom might have 2 mortgages on the house but I want to find a way to get the house when my mother eventually passes instead of the bank immediately repossessing it.
answered on Jul 10, 2024
Your mother's estate will be responsible for the mortgage or, if title passes to you, you may be able to work something out with the bank.
Jack
I am attempting to dissolve a partnership for a company created to produce a musical I created. The agreement entitles me to all the rights back to my work. They have had the dissolution agreement since December and haven't responded.
answered on Jul 10, 2024
I would think not, unless the agreement has a stated expiration date within it. Watch for Statute of Limitations.
Jack
I submitted 2023 invoice for 15,500 + 463.00 in expenses on March 14th,2024 and 2024 invoice for 15,000 + 457.00 in edpenses on May 12th, 2024. I have been emailing with CFO since May and keep getting told they are having cash flow issues, working with lenders/banks and plan on paying me,etc but... View More
This is a very dangerous situation for my family and my property. 3 to 4 times in the past, his customers crashed through or over his guardrail hit my fence, and ended up on my property. He has a poorly
constructed and damaged guard rail only 1 foot from my fence. It is not providing the... View More
Gave first year rent as down payment. Now wants 50k and when refused won't let me move in or give back down payment till he sells the house.
answered on Jul 6, 2024
Do you have a Lease Agreement, Purchase Agreement or both? Funds usually cannot be both rent and down payment. It sounds like a peculiar situation.
Jack
The county road used to access my lakefront home doesn’t reach my property line; it ends about halfway through my neighbor’s property, at which point it turns into a private driveway that extends to my property.
The man who built my house over 100 years ago also owned the neighboring... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2024
Q: Do I have an easement by necessity granting me access to my landlocked property?
A. You may have.
Jack
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