Although you may think of yourself as a tenant, you are in the position of landlord in relation to your subtenant. Since the terms of a lease/sublease are not self-excuted, like any other landlord, you must use the appropriate court proceedings to recover possession of the premises and damages... View More

If you are asking how to allow use of a one-family house as a two family, you would have to amend the certificate of occupancy. This is sometimes but not always able to be done and may involve the services of an architect, expeditor or other other professional as well as an attorney.

Unless a tenant's apartment is rent-regulated in some manner, there is no "right" to a renewal lease.

Are you referring to NYCHA's NextGen Online Certification Program? If so, you can inform your property manager that you are opting out of taking advantage of the new option for online recertification and requesst a traditional paper packet... View More

Generally, even after the keys are returned, tenants remain liable for payment of the rent for the remaining term of the lease. Landlords are not obligated to terminate a lease before it has expired but tenants can try to negotiate for terms to do so. From your description, it appears that the... View More

It appears you are confused about the type of deed.... There is no "quick" deed but there is something called a "quit-claim" deed. The process of transferring an interest in property is relatively straightforward and involves the current owner having a new deed prepared and... View More

Although your son may not live at the property and may have stopped contributing to the mortgage payments, he remains an owner of the property and you cannot simply have his interest terminated. You can offer to buy out his interest but your son is under no obligation to accept your offer and... View More

You can sue for damages in Small Claims or Civil Court depending on the amount of your loss.

He doesn't have to protest your cabin.... He, like you, could simply move into it. You are not the first person to find themselves owning property with someone with whom an agreement to manage or sell the property cannot be reached. Fortunately, you can commence a partition action to force... View More

If there is no will, the children are entitled to a share of their father's estate. Instead of asking of asking if the actions of your father's spouse are legal, you should consider moving forward with an administration of his estate in Surrogate's Court. This would allow for the... View More

In New York City, the Marshal conducting an eviction takes an inventory of property at the premises and the landlord is responsible for the property for a reasonable amount of time after the eviction. If the landlord refuses access to retrieve these items, the tenant can bring an Order to Show... View More

In large part, the rights and obligations of a tenancy are controlled by terms set forth in the lease. Most leases provide that tenants will cooperate in permitting necessary repairs and that can be interpreted to include moving furniture. Most landlord's are reluctant to move a... View More

If the house is owned by the Trust that you mention in your post, the Trust and not your father's will or Estate would control the disposition of the property. As your father's care provider, you are not afforded any particular time to relocate and a case to remove you from possession... View More

A new deed will need to be created and filed together with ACRIS documents. However, take note that if there is a mortgage on the property, you may be required to refinance or be in default of the terms of the existing mortgage by transferring an interest in the property.

The process of evicting tenants can be time consuming and costly. If the property is rent regulated, you may not even be able to evict the tenants unless you have certain specific reasons to do so.

Therefore, many prospective purchasers negotiate for terms in the contract of sale that... View More

If the subject apartment was rent stabilized, it is likely that the landlord preferred to rent to one individual instead of giving two people rights as rent stabilized tenants. Since the "roommate" doesn't have rights to a renewal lease from the landlord, it is more likely that the... View More

If your birth certificate was amended after the adoption was completed to list your adoptive father as your father on that amended document, you should be able to use it to establish your rights to inheritance. You should consider retaining an attorney to represent your interests in... View More

The mechanics of how to sell property in Jamaica are better addressed to an attorney practicing in that jurisdiction. If you have not already done so, you may have to probate or administer your father's estate in Surrogate's Court here if he resided in New York at the time he passed.

No, tenants are allowed to have visitors. However, if you don't have a lease and are not rent regulated, the landlord does not need a reason to terminate your tenancy. If you intend to disregard the landlord's demands, you may want to obtain a written lease to protect your right to... View More

Adding anyone to a deed requires the current owner(s) to execute a new deed conveying an interest to the additional person(s). In addition, ACRIS documents will need to be prepared and executed by all parties. These relate to the calculation and collection of New York State & New York City... View More