Although your post doesn't provide enough information to give a definitive answer, it is possible that you and your father's siblings have a claim to the property. Since the property is in Puerto Rico, you should check with a lawyer there.

It isn't a good idea to move forward based on a handshake. If you have a written lease, you may be deemed to remain liable under its terms unless the landlord provides you with a signed, written agreement releasing you and agreeing to refund your security deposit. In addition, you should... View More

Unlike the usualy situation where a coop owns the land that its building is contructed on, a private land lease arrangements mean the coop essentially leases the land that its building sits upon. When that land lease expires, the owner of the land can negotiate and obtain a large increase in the... View More

Simply having a joint account does not mean that both parties to the account are equal owners of the asset. For example, many older people will add an adult child to a bank account for convenience in having assistance with banking matters instead of to make a gift.

You should still be able to file for Letters of Administration. However, if your mother's husband was living at the time your mother passed, his estate will still be entitled to a share of your mother's estate.

If the landlord make false statements about you, you may have a cause of action for libel or slander but difficult cases and damages are likely not to be worth the cost of litigating.

Is there a lease for the apartment. If so, provide the landlord with contact info for the named together with instructions that the named tenant be contacted in the future. Your father can simply block the calls

You can file a police complaint. You could also file a civil case against the landlord to prevent future attempts to push past you; however, most would not want to invest the funds necessary to litigate the matter and instead simply take precautions such as setting up video recording equiptment in... View More

"Quiet Enjoyment" is a legal term of art that probably doesn't mean what you think it does; however, you may have the right to demand the landlord correct the noise condition and even receive a partial rent abatement until the situation is corrected. If your landlord is not taking... View More

If you are in New York, yes. If you "end a lease early" that means you are breaking the lease. Unless the landlord agrees to release you from your lease obligations, you remain responsible for the future rent payments for the balance of the lease regardless of whether you live there.

If you are hoping to recover damages for beind displaced from your home or potentially filing a personal injury case, you should consult with a local attorney.

Generally, the Executor and not the lawyer is responsible for administering the Estate. Real question is why hasn't the Executor taken action.

Initially, you would usually approach the property manager.

It's possible that you entered into a binding contract through your text messages. However, it is also possible the landlord won't pursue you for breaching that contract if you provide adequate notice and especially if you find another tenant that is ready willing and able to take over... View More

Landlords are generally entitled to keep up to 1% of any earned interest on security deposits to cover administrative costs. Honestly with interest rates as low as they are, that doesn't leave much opportunity for any meaningful amounts to be earned from interest.

There is always room for negotiations. In any event, if you don't reach an agreement before your lease terminates, the landlord can't just lock you out but will have to commence a court case. If the landlord won't give you time, the court may.

If in NYC, when the Small Claims Court opens, you can commence a case there.

You may be required to create an estate for your late husband by filing for probate or administration in Surrogate's Court.

Even if you aren't on the lease, your girl friend and her mother have to take you to court in order to evict you. If your girl friend does not agree with her mother but is also on the lease, generally you can't be evicted.

It is likely that it would take the landlord until after January 1st to evict you. However, that will not absolve you of liability for the rent and possibly legal fees.