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answered on Jul 5, 2022
The cost for transferring title to property includes many elements in addition to legal fees, such as transfer taxes and recording fees. These fees are related to the price paid to transfer the property as well as the type of property being transferred.
answered on Jul 5, 2022
Generally, people are free to record others in public. For example, a landlord may install a video camera in building hallways or entrances provided they are not aimed to view the interior of tenants' apartments. Likewise, provided it is not prohibited by the terms of a lease, a tenant may... View More 
answered on Jul 1, 2022
If your property is not rent-regulated, you may legally have a month-to-month rental agreement with your tenant. However, like with all tenancies, if a tenant fails to adhere to the terms of the agreement, you may still be required to go to court to enforce your agreement or obtain relief such as... View More
Landlord has increased rent by 700 dollars in the span of 2 months, most recently they increased by 500 dollars this month and only gave a 15 day notice. They said that if we do not pay the full amount then we should start getting ready to be evicted.
answered on Jun 24, 2022
If a residential tenant in New York resides in an apartment that is not rent regulated and does not have the protection of a current lease, there is no restriction on the rent a landlord may charge. However, if the landlord seeks to increase the rent 5% or more, the landlord must provide the... View More
The landlord has been complaining about noise after 11pm. They live below, but sometimes we may get up at night to use the bathroom. The landlord is threatening up for months about having to leave. We installed foam flooring and a rug to help absorb any possible noise. This is a month to month... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2022
Unless a tenant is rent regulated or has the protection of a current lease, the landlord does not need to justify the reason he or she may seek to evict a tenant. However, the landlord must obtain a judgment of possession from court before evicting any tenant.
answered on Jun 22, 2022
Wrong. There is no requirement that truthful information regarding rent arrears be withheld from employees working on behalf of the landlord.
There is no date for closing. Each place says thanks for your patience but can’t say when the houses will be completed.
answered on Jun 17, 2022
The laws in different states can vary substantially. Therefore, as these properties are not in New York, your question would be better directed to attorneys in the states where the properties are located.
I gave her 60 days notice to leave and she said she has rights and that I cant do this. I have family that wants the apt.
answered on Jun 3, 2022
If you subleased your apartment, you stand in the role of landlord to your subtenant. If your subtenant will not voluntarily vacate, like any landlord, you must commence a court proceeding to recover possession.
Tenant has blocked all communication with us. Saw her in driveway over the weekend and she acted like she did not know who I was and called the police saying she was being followed and harassed, I was just asking if I could please have the rent. Trying to do this the nice way, gave her 3 separate... View More
answered on May 24, 2022
Like myself, there are many attorneys who respond to questions posted here and can assist you with a landlord/tenant matter. Simply search the attorney directory and select one or a few attorneys to reach out to and interview.
The current lease that I have signed by the owners of the home is dated 2012. One of the owners has passed away and the second owner is bed-bound and dying. The wife has hired a broker and the broker is making all the decisions on the home. When speaking with the broker she states that all the... View More
answered on May 20, 2022
Unless you have a current lease or live in rent regulated housing, there is no restriction on the amount that a landlord may charge for rent. However, in 2019 HSTPA was enacted state-wide and landlord's are required to give written 30-90 day notice of rent increases of 5% or more.
claim to her share of the property?
answered on May 9, 2022
Basically that depends on two factors -- how title to the property is held and whether your mother has a will.
In 2010 , my father built a house in PR. He had a stroke in Oct 2021 which left him unable to stand or talk. He lives with me in NY and I have a POA for him. He needs to apply for Medicaid quickly so he can get full time home care but hasn’t because we are trying to protect the house. I didn’t... View More
answered on May 6, 2022
New York has a 60-month Medicaid Look-Back Period for Institutional (nursing home) Medicaid that immediately precedes one's Medicaid application date. During this period, Medicaid checks all past asset transfers to ensure no assets were gifted or sold under fair market value. However,... View More
We owed rent and then went to court last october.that amount has since been paid by the erap.she had me served with the old warrant of eviction even after she got the money from the erap program,we never went back to court for anything owed that wasnt covered by erap.so basically what we went to... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2022
Generally, you may file for an Order to Show Cause ("OSC") seeking to stay the eviction and vacate the prior judgment in the court that issued the judgment and warran.
Trying to evict a module home owner off my property. He doesnt pay rent but pays the taxes on the land instead.
answered on Apr 26, 2022
Generally, pro bono services are not available to property owners. However, it is important to move forward on your claim to prevent the tenant from obtaining rights to the property by adverse possession.
I rent an apartment in a house, no lease- month to month. the owner is selling house. She wants to send open house viewers into my apartment now and i am worried about covid. She said it would be second viewers only, but isn't following through with this. Is this fair? Do I have any rights? I... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2022
A landlord is not required to share information regarding plans to move from or sell the property they own. Unless a tenant has a lease or is a rent regulated tenant, a landlord does not usually have to have a reason to ask a tenant to move. When selling a house, landlord's are not required... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2022
If your grandmother resided in Jamaica at the time she passed, the laws of Jamaica determine how her property will be distributed. Therefore, you should seek counsel in that jurisdiction.
I am been asked to find new apartments and given 3 month notice stating my lease will not be renewed. I do not know the reason why they are saying so and we are finding it hard to find new house to buy or rent in this market. I have baby with special needs and i do not know what to do. I want to... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2022
The landlord is not required to renew or extend a lease or state a reason for seeking to terminate a non-regulated tenancy. However, if you do not vacate by the date specified in the Non-Renewal Notice, the landlord must obtain a judgment of possession through the courts before you can be evicted.... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2022
Since the property is not in New York, your question is better directed to an attorney in Jamaica as New York law will not apply.
I'm the owner of a residential apartment in New York City in a 45-unit condo and I want to know if our rules are in conflict with owner's rights to sublet. "GUEST POLICY Under the New York State multiple dwelling law, a residential multiple dwelling can only be used for what is... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2022
Coops/Condo may adopt more restrictive residency rules than NYC
answered on Apr 17, 2022
Depends on the name the house was owned in and the order in which your father and his wife died.
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