Apologies for being direct, but this is not a transaction that you should enter into without legal representation. When you retain counsel to represent you in this transaction, you should discuss the issue you raised and the other relevant circumstances with your attorney to be sure you fully... View More

A lease is a binding contract. If a tenant is complying with the terms of a lease, a landlord cannot terminate the lease before its stated term unless specific terms of the lease allow the landlord to do so. If a landlord want the tenants to move before the expiration of the lease, negotiations... View More

Provided your rent stabilized apartment remains your primary residence, you may still own other property inside or outside of New York. If your landlord refuses to give you a renewal lease, you can file a complaint with the DHCR.

It's unfortunate that you did not negotiate to have the property delivered vacant at the time of closing but that is water under the bridge now. Even without a lease, a landlord must commence a court proceeding and obtain a final judgment of possession before being able to legally evict a... View More

Yes, your lease must be honored unless it provides otherwise. Essentially the new owner steps into the shoes of the former owner in relationship to you.

You sound rather unconcerned that you suddenly found your apartment in the midst of unplanned renovations, which makes me suspect you were no longer actually living in the apartment. Had you already vacated the apartment and removed your possessions? If not, the landlord's actions could be... View More

Lawyers aren't fortune tellers but I'd guess you will have a very unhappy landlord that is concerned you are skipping on the arrears if you vacate before bringing the arrears current. On the other hand, your landlord may be relieved to avoid having to evict you for nonpayment. The... View More

It isn't clear what your question actually is. It is possible that the property has been sold or that someone is trying to scam you. Contracts to purchase property are required to be in writing. Did you have a written contract to purchase the property? If so, you may have rights to pursue... View More

In New York, you may submit an application for an Order to Show Cause ("OSC") seeking a stay of the eviction to the Court that the matter is pending in. Based on the reasons you explain for making the request and the proofs that you submit, the Court may or may not agree to sign the OSC... View More

You may want to contact your electricity provider as most utility companies have a policy for addressing shared meters.

Yes, a landlord may transfer ownership of a property regardless of whether a landlord/tenant case is pending or violations have been issued against the property. The actual amount exchanged in consideration for the transfer is not always listed in the deed which may instead indicate the... View More

It is unfortunate that the situation has been addressed sooner so that the arrears would not be so high. But, yes, either a non-payment or a holdover proceeding can be commenced against the tenant to recover possession of the apartment. A holdover proceeding would permit the eviction of the... View More

I understand your frustration. Unfortunately, there is no way to answer your question without knowing much more about the situation. If you have an attorney representing you in this matter, you may want to schedule an appointment to discuss the situation and get a better understanding of the... View More

If your husband intends to make a gift of his interest in the property to his sister, he may do so by executing a deed in her favor. Before doing so, he should be sure he is not obligated for the repayment of any loans secured by mortgages on the property and may want to consult with his... View More

You may have a number of defenses to the case the new owner has commenced. It wouldn't be surprising if the new landlord hopes you are not well informed about those possible defenses and that you can be pushed out without providing as much compensation as previously discussed. If you are... View More

If the fire was the result of the the neighboring unit owners actions or negligence, you may have a claim. However, you should check with your own insurance carrier to be sure you have not assigned to right to pursue the matter. You can use the Find a Lawyer function on this site to assist you in... View More

Yes, medical expenses can sometimes lead to Estate Recovery that may result in the need to sell a property. If your father was residing in Florida at the time of his passing, questions regarding his Estate should first be directed to a lawyer practicing in Florida.

Unless your mother has mortgage insurance that would pay the mortgage upon her passing, in order to prevent a possible foreclosure the heirs would have to seek to be added to the mortgage and assume responsibility for its repayment. In addition, before the title to the property is transferred any... View More

In New York, for most ordinary negligence claims the statute of limitations is three years. If your deductible is less than $5,000 you can use Small Claims Court to sue for money damages in New York City.

Where did your father reside at the time he passed away? You should consult with an attorney in that jurisdiction and, if he did not live in Puerto Rico at the time he passed, you may also need an attorney there.