So it sounds like the Landlord was not satisfied with the papers you provided and is taking steps to commence a holdover proceeding to evict you from the apartment. A Notice to Cure is the first predicate notice usually served in the process followed by a Notice of Termination and then the Notice... View More

There are a number of things that you can do to compel your landlord to make repairs. The first would be to commence an HP Proceeding in Housing Court to correct any violations. However, you may also attempt to seek a rent abatement because of the conditions in your apartment. Individuals are... View More

Generally, you must be served with a 72 Hour Notice by the Marshal before your eviction takes place.

Without reviewing the entire stipulation, an accurate answer to your question cannot be provided. If you had an attorney represent you in the case, you should direct your question to that attorney.

Unless you are a rent-regulated tenant, your lease provides the basis for your rights and obligations. If the lease provides that the landlord can terminate the tenancy on 60 days notice without cause, then the fact that the landlord may elect to do so to facilitate a sale of the property would... View More

If you are not rent-regulated and do not have a lease, the landlord can seek to terminate your tenancy without cause. However, if you do not voluntarily surrender the apartment, the landlord will be required to commence a holdover proceeding in Housing Court to regain possession of the apartment.... View More

Since you describe living in a basement apartment, it is likely that you are living in one of the many "illegal" basement apartments that are common in the area. Therefore, it may not be safe for you to live in the apartment with your children. Ultimately, you will have to move if the... View More

Many factors, such as whether the decedent had a will, go into determining the legal fees that may be incurred in association with transferring title to a home after the passing of the owner. Therefore, would probably be most helpful in your situation to consult with various attorneys of your... View More

Tenants have numerous rights but some vary depending upon the the size of the building and whether the tenancy is rent-regulated. If an apartment is not rent-regulated and a tenant does not have a lease, the landlord has the right to terminate the tenancy and seek to recover the apartment through... View More

You may be able to negotiate terms that would allow you to "break" your lease. You may even have a claim for damages. You would probably have better results if you were to retain an attorney from the outset.

In part that depends upon the terms that you negotiate and include in your lease with any subtenant. However, you should be aware of two important points: (1) tenant's don't always do what they have agreed to do, and (2) even in a Condo you should check the applicable restrictions on... View More

A new owner steps into the shoes of the former owner with respect to existing tenancies. Therefore, you may seek to have the terms of your signed lease with the selling owner honored without agreeing to sign a new lease at a higher rent. If you have not yet moved in and the new owner attempts to... View More

A new deed to be drafted, executed and recorded together with the appropriate tax transfer documents A local attorney can likely do it for you for a flat fee

Easements can be express or implied. Generally an express easement must be recorded but it may be recorded as a separate document from a deed transferring title to the property. Since easement can be created and extinguished in a number of ways, the only way to properly assess the situation is to... View More

If a license instead of a landlord/tenant relationship has been established, a Notice to Quit is required instead of a 30 Day Notice. After the proper predicate notice has been served, a holdover proceeding can be commenced in Housing Court.

If circumstance warrant, you may also seek... View More

A letter would not have the necessary legal force to instruct the disposition of real property upon your parent’s passing. If your parents had wills, they would control the distribution of the property. If there were no wills, the intetacy statutes provide establish the hierarchy of those... View More

Speak to the attorney who represented you for the purchase. The attorney should be familiar with the terms of your contract and be able to advise you.

The coop board may commence a holdover proceeding to evict the offending shareholder who is violation of the proprietary lease.

The shareholder might want to consider the adage “penny wise, pound foolish”. Personal circumstances do not change applicable law and experienced... View More

Unless you are an attorney you would not be able to represent your mother. However an attorney can becretained to do so.

Rent stabilized tenants have substantial rights that can prevent landlords from evicting regardless of whether Renewal leases have been properly offered. Therefore, depending on your grandmother’s specific circumstances, she may not have to move at all.

However, if your grandmother does... View More