If the holders of the interest in the property agree, it should be possible. Feel free to contact for more info.

Generally, the terms of the most recent written lease control the term of the tenancy, including the end date of the lease.

While landlord's generally have responsibility to install child safety bars for children, there is no such requirement for pets. Generally when a pet is injured or killed the liability is limited to cost to purchase pet or cost of treatment for injury.

Especially when a minor child is involved, a matrimonial court is not limited to forcing a sale of the property in the situation described.

When co-owners of a property disagree about the use of property or payment of expenses, either party may commence a partition case to force a sale of the property. Whether one of the owners has children or is a single parent is not determinative of their rights.

You may be able to obtain financial assistance to satisfy rent arrears by applying for a "one-shot deal"

https://access.nyc.gov/programs/one-shot-deal/

If a decedent predeceased his spouse without a will, the spouse was a beneficiary of the decedent's estate and the spouse's share of any inheritance must pass through to that spouse.

If your father was a resident of Puerto Rico and the property is also in Puerto Rico, you question is better directed to an attorney in that jurisdiction.

Generally, the law in New York does not mandate that rent be prorated if a tenant occupies an apartment for only a portion of the month. Tenants are responsible for damage to an apartment during their occupancy but not for upgrade that are not made at their request.

No, this type of website info is not a substitute for a death certificate

You can commence an HP proceeding in Housing Court. The Court will schedule an inspection and if violations are issued the landlord will be order to make necessary repairs and/or exterminate.

No, not in residential leases

It is not uncommon for law firms to assign associates or use an of counsel attorney to attend closings on behalf of a client. Your retainer agreement should specify the charges that you will incur.

This website should have helpful information for you: https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/chcforms.shtml

Prepayment of rent is considered to be an additional security deposit that is prohibited by the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019. So a landlord cannot accept one-year prepayment of rent.

There is no legal prohibition against being a real estate agent, home inspector and notary that I am aware of in New York State. However, there may be ethical/legal considerations that would prohibit an individual from acting in all three roles simultaneously at the same time or in the same... View More

Your brother may direct the disposition of his property in any manner he decides upon in his Will. In the event that your brother passes without a Will, if he is a New York resident his property would pass according to applicable law which the following link summarizes:... View More

Failure to provide essential services can entitle a tenant to a partial rent abatement. If you were served with a holdover proceeding, you may be entitled to claim retaliation for report of conditions as a defense. Seriously consider seeking legal representation in your area for assistance.

If you disagree with the determination by the Landlord or Property Manager, you may want to consider commencing a case in Small Claims Court.

Landlords are not legally permitted to subdivide and rent out separate areas of an individual apartment to different tenants. If you are renting directly from the owner of the building, you should give serious consideration to speaking with and retaining an attorney to assist you.