What to look for when buying or selling a business in NYC
Businesses make the world run. They are assets that give rise to jobs, money, innovation, growth – any number of other amazing products that you can think of. For the people behind the business, buying and selling them are ways to leverage the opportunity. If you’re buying or selling a business in NYC, check out […]
KEEP READING . . .Who can bring an eviction case in NYC?
If the landlord is also the owner of a house, there isn’t much of a question as to who may bring an eviction case. Sometimes, however, the facts are more confusing than this. The question, then, is who can bring an eviction case in NYC?
KEEP READING . . .Can I Evict a Family Member in NYC?
Landlord-tenant disputes come in all shapes and sizes. A very interesting circumstance is when a family member is looking to evict another family member. So, let’s look at the question: Can I evict a family member in NYC? If so, how can I evict a family member in NYC?
KEEP READING . . .Tenant’s Guide to Vacate an Apartment
I receive quiet a few calls and inquiries from tenants asking about their rights or potential issues when they are leaving an apartment. If you don’t cross your T’s and dot your I’s, you might be losing money, if not more, to an unscrupulous landlord. By following this Tenant’s Guide to Vacate an Apartment, you […]
KEEP READING . . .How to Evict a Section 8 Tenant?: A Complete Guide
The Section 8 rental assistance program helps tenants afford housing by providing a rent voucher. The program is administered federally by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), and administered locally in NYC by the New York City Housing Authority (“NYCHA”). In many cases, the tenant will be responsible to pay a part of […]
KEEP READING . . .Can a Tenant Be Evicted If Someone is Living in an Illegal Basement?
When it comes to landlord-tenant issues, very few places in the United States, or possibly even the world, are as complicated as housing in New York City. There are lots of rules, regulations and procedures that need to be followed, especially by landlords, to make sure that a unit that they are renting is in […]
KEEP READING . . .What to expect during your free consultation with a Landlord-Tenant Lawyer
If you need to speak with a landlord-tenant lawyer, then you’re probably dealing with an eviction. Whether you’re a landlord looking to evict, or your a tenant facing eviction, it’s important to understand what to expect in the case. Since eviction cases are ‘special proceedings’ designed to be pushed quickly through the courts, here’s a […]
KEEP READING . . .How Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Works in Queens
Bankruptcy cases fall under the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U. S. C. Section 101, et seq. This is federal law. Notwithstanding, state and local laws intertwine with each and every bankruptcy case. Additionally, there are several differences between chapter 7 bankruptcy versus chapter 13 bankruptcy. In this article, we will take a look at how chapter […]
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