Your post mentions that you have paid about half of what was owed; therefore, it doesn't seem as if there is a basis to remove the liens yet. Instead of suing, a better way of proceeding may simply be to have an attorney negotiate a resolution of the situation on your behalf.

Parties are responsible for the bargains they make by written contracts such as a lease. Therefore, if a tenant is using the rented premises as intended by the lease and the electric charges are higher than the landlord may have expected, the tenant is not under an obligation to agree to modify... View More

There is no way to determine from your post if you are actually liable. However, it is important to appropriately respond to any litigation that has been commenced. If you have insurance, the first thing to do is notify your insurance carrier and it may assign counsel to represent you.

Security deposits are intended to be available to pay for any damage to the apartment caused by the tenant before vacating. Applying the security deposit to last month's rent would defeat that purpose and, therefore, is not appropriate. That being said, landlords don't have many options... View More

Someone doesn't become a "tenant" based upon the number of hours they spend at an apartment. A tenant is someone with a contractual relationship with a landlord to pay rent for the occupancy of the apartment. It seems that what you are describing is simply a "house guest"... View More

Unfortunately, both you and your landlord are in a tough place. The landlord cannot simply evict your neighbor because she may suffer from mental health issues as this would be a prohibited type of discrimination. However, if your neighbor's conduct endangers other tenants, the landlord may... View More

A rent demand is served in connection with starting a nonpayment case not a holdover proceeding. Since landlord's that are self represented are held to the same standards as those who retain counsel, avoid being penny wise and pound foolish and hire a local attorney to assist you with your... View More

If your house was sold at auction, you may still have time to redeem your interest in the property. With respect to occupancy of the property, the purchaser will have to obtain an order permitting you to be evicting and should not resort to self-help.

If you have a written lease with your landlord, you remain responsible for your obligations, including rental payments, until the lease expires or is terminated with consent of both landlord and tenant. If you have roommates that you are on the lease with or whom you invited to reside with you,... View More

If your parent intends to make a gift of his or her interest in the property, depending on the value of the gift it may be subject to gift tax. However, New York does not impose a transfer tax on gifts of real property that are made without the payment of consideration.

Seeking an attorney to review the paperwork associated with your proposed loan is the right step. Feel free to contact my office for assistance.

Basically, unless you are in a rent regulated apartment a landlord has the authority to determine the rent and/or any rent increases. The HSTPA of 2019 requires that all landlords provide written notice of rent increases of 5% or more for existing tenants but does not place a cap the allowable... View More

What type of help are you looking for? There are many attorneys in NY that would be happy to consult with and/or be retained to assist with Estate matters. In addition, there is information posted on the Surrogate's Court website as well as a Help Center at the Courthouse that provides basic... View More

The court appointed executor is tasked with the duty to administer the estate, which generally includes selling off assets such as real property in order to make distributions to the named beneficiaries. Provided the executor is fulfilling his/her fiduciary duties, there is no requirement for the... View More

A large percentage of basement apartments are not legally permitted. In order to determine if the basement apartment in your building is permitted, you can start by obtaining a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy.

Regardless of whether the basement apartment is legal, a property owner has... View More

You have presented a complicated situation that is not suited to being addressed in this forum. Your questions and concerns would be better addressed by retaining competent legal representation.

When a person dies without leaving a Last Will and Testament, it's said that they died intestate. When a person dies intestate, that person's property is distributed according to the law. In New York, that law is found in EPTL 4-1.1.

Who gets what depends on who the living... View More

There are many lawyers that participate on this website willing to provide educational information directed to your question. However, you will need to phrase your question better to get any meaningful assistance.

Being a tenant does not prevent you from entering into legal contracts with your roommate.

When a repair of a common element is required, the Board is generally responsible for the undertaking the repair and the associated cost. You condo's formation documents should specify what elements are common elements.