answered on Feb 5, 2024
Dear Manhattan Tenant
There is no perfect solution for breaking a lease. You provide no information. Residential or commercial? Long term rental or short [less than one year]? Security deposit or none?
Do you have a reason [cause] or not?
Can I transfer the mortgage to her
answered on Feb 2, 2024
It would be helpful to clarify your terminology. First, I’m not clear what you mean by your daughter is a power of attorney? Who does she hold this power for? If she holds the deed and you hold the mortgage, I’m not clear what the relevance of the POA is.
Second, when you say you... View More 
Do I have to let him in the house when he shows up?
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answered on Jan 31, 2024
There are many "layers" to your question. First, you say "new agreement" -- does the agreement handle this issue. More importantly, do you intend to separate the ownership by doing a "buyout" of his interest. Do you have any legal restraints upon his presence in... View More
The lien in in Nassau county NY
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
A lien against your house in New York is good for ten years and can be renewed for another 10 years. The amount of the lien remains the same once renewed but the statutory interest of 9% annually continues to accrue, and the lienholder will be entitled to interest through the date of payment.
The property manager signed a 1-yr weekly service contract with my firm. I was just informed they wish to terminate the agreement immediately, which is 9 months short of the 1yr term. How can I hold them to this contract if they will not permit my staff from entering the building?
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
To enforce the service contract with the property management company in NYC, you should carefully review the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement. If the contract specifies a one-year term, the property manager may be obligated to fulfill the entire duration unless there are valid reasons... View More
There are 4 heirs in this scenario. My father’s wife and his two children. I had received a letter in 3/20( Covid) i was sick al’s in hospital. It’s
my believe the property may have been sold under value , in 2010 the value was at 47,900
I just found out they the grape vine... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2024
If your father was a resident of Puerto Rico and the property is also in Puerto Rico, you question is better directed to an attorney in that jurisdiction.
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
What is your question? Go to Court and testify to ownership of the real property. You may have a title dispute, so have an attorney search the title prior to Court.
To keep it simple, "Can a person be sued for not disclosing information that has already been made public?"
Relates to real estate home sale.
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answered on Dec 28, 2023
In the context of real estate transactions in New York, a person may not typically be sued for failing to disclose information that is already public knowledge. If the information in question is readily available to the public and does not involve hidden defects or undisclosed issues, there might... View More
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answered on Dec 26, 2023
You can start by calling the taxing authorities in various Counties where the ex spouse might have owned real properties. Also look at the divorce file. Also research online about any of his possible addresses, and search those Counties also. How did you find out about your estates? Tell... View More
City of Cohoes
answered on Dec 14, 2023
It's difficult for attorneys here to take up your offer - this isn't set up like an attorney referral site; it's only short format legal Q & A - no solicitation. If you're seeking an attorney for Civil Litigation/Real Estate work, one option, in addition to your own... View More
We sell vacation homes and have many clients from New York. We are thinking about participating in a property show but want to make sure its ok to advertise FL properties in New York. Our company is in Florida and so is the community that we would like to advertise. THANK YOU
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
A general concern for interstate property advertisements is whether you are in compliance with any federal/local fair housing and discrimination laws - which can vary by state and city. If you are working with a local broker your agreement should specify that they are taking on these compliance... View More
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answered on Nov 30, 2023
In general, residential areas in Monroe County are zoned for single-family homes. This means that you would need to have a permit to live in a tent on private land in a residential area. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, you may be able to live in a tent on private land... View More
My mom has a house in PR that she is renting out. She is still alive and has said when she passes she wants me and my sister to have it.
Me and my sister don't agree on what to do with the house. I want to sell it, as I don't want to be a landlord to a house in PR while living in... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
It does not appear you have any interest to sell. Your mother indicating she wants to do something in the future, even if committed to a binding will, does not give you any legal or equitable right to the property.
There are certain things you could do during her lifetime, such as... View More
Now she changed her mind and wants to sell the house, Can I be force to sell the house or what are my options?
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answered on Nov 30, 2023
In your situation, the enforceability of the verbal agreement to refinance and buy out your ex-partner's share in the house depends on the specifics of your case and local laws. Generally, verbal agreements can be challenging to enforce, particularly in real estate transactions, as they often... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
Whether you have any rights to the house if your mother dies depends on the specific circumstances of the situation. If your mother has a will, the will will control who inherits the house. If your mother does not have a will, the house will pass to her heirs according to Florida's intestate... View More
I tested positive on Thanksgiving day, 11/23/23. My doctor says I must isolate/quarantine for minimum 10 days bc I also have bronchitis as well. I am considered almost a severe case hence why he advised I must isolate minimum 10 days. But my move out of the apt date is in the middle of the... View More
answered on Nov 26, 2023
Dear Manhattan Tenant
Oh, boy. In New York a landlord is without any legal and lawful right and authority to demand the tenant move out simply because the landlord sold the house. In fact a landlord has no power without a Housing Court judgment and an eviction warrant to force the tenant... View More
I bought a house in 2022, a few days before the closing, my attorney told me that the neighbor's fence encroached about 2 feet inside of my property. I told the seller that they have to fix it, otherwise, I am not going to close the house. on the closing day, I asked the seller to fix the... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2023
It's very unfortunate that you are having these issues with the property you so recently purchased. You are describing a complex issue that will require the examination of the documents executed at closing as well as other records to properly guide you. Therefore, it is not the type of... View More
I found out that the property management company managing the building where I own a tiny, basic 1-bedroom co-op apartment in New York City is founded and headquartered on another continent and has no real estate license in New York or any other state, for that matter. My maintenance was raised by... View More
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
Under New York law, property management companies involved in collecting rent or maintaining rental properties typically need to be licensed as real estate brokers. This requirement is outlined in the New York Real Property Law and the regulations set by the New York State Department of State.... View More
I have an easement on my neighbor’s property to access the water and install a dock. My neighbor allows people to launch their boats on his property resulting in a constant flow of traffic. Is my neighbor liable if someone gets hurt on our easement or if our property in the water (dock,boat) is... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2023
A boat owner who is injured (and their guests) could name both property owners and try to connect both to any kind of claim. In terms of actual liability arising from negligence on the part of the property owners, that would need to be sorted out on a fact-specific basis. A court could recognize... View More
my mother died from coronavirus i had to sell the house in order to pay back a reverse mortgage. The real estate agent asked for the key
so he could show the house i returned to the house to retrieve my belongings everything was thrown away i had no chance of recovering any of my items
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
An agent cannot authorize demolition or disposal of property inside a house without explicit permission from the owner or legal authority. If your property was demolished or your belongings disposed of without your consent, this could be a serious breach of professional duties and possibly a legal... View More
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