All Questions

February 25, 2026

[NY] How do I start a nonpayment eviction if my tenant hasn’t paid rent since August 2025?

I have a tenant that did not pay his rent since August 2025.

NY Landlord-Tenant

February 19, 2026

[NY] How can I enforce non-solicitation and non-compete agreements for cleaning staff?

Hello, I own a commercial cleaning company in New York State and need to protect our company by implementing a clause for our W-2 wage employees, subcontractors, and 1099 staff to prevent them from going to work directly for our customers. In addition, I want to enforce a non-compete and non-disclosure agreement that is enforceable in the NYS court system

NY Business

February 16, 2026

[NY] How can an I obtain emergency guardianship in for my homeless, incapacitated sibling in the ICU?

Hi. I have a relative (brother) that lives in New York state and is homeless. He collects SSI and I wanted to know how I can be put on as his Power of Attorney if I live in Texas (which I do). Or what steps do I need to take to do this?

NY Family Law

January 23, 2026

[NY] Can a landlord add a lease clause allowing transfer of a lease to a landlord-owned LLC without tenant consent?

I want to add a clause to the rental lease that allows me to transfer the lease into my forthcoming LLC.

NY Landlord-Tenant

January 16, 2026

[NY] Can I get VA disability back pay by filing a Clear and Unmistakable Error claim?

Hi, I was recently awarded 70% service-connected disability for symptoms I got in service and have had since discharge. But the VA only backdated my benefits to my new claim in December 2024. I want them backdated to my initial denial in 2018.

NY Legal (General)

January 8, 2026

[NY] How do I remove a deceased joint owner from a property deed?

I am seeking to change a deed into my mother's name.

NY Estate Probate

December 15, 2025

[NY] What are my rights as a single mother with regard to custody and visitation?

Hello, good afternoon. What exactly are my rights in the state of New York as a mother?

NY Family

December 5, 2025

[NY] Can a landlord remove a cleaning clause in an unsigned sublease?

I am subletting one office in a psychotherapy suite to another psychologist. Part XVI of the agreement indicates that the subtenant is responsible for small repairs and cleaning. My business partner and I will be providing regular cleaning services. Can I remove this language from the agreement?

NY Landlord-Tenant

November 25, 2025

[NY] Can I choose a particular account for taxes in a will?

Regarding my will in NY State: all my financial accounts will go directly to named beneficiaries (I’ve already set this up). There is one particular brokerage account that I’d like to designate to have any taxes, debts, and estate expenses paid from. Can I do that?

NY Estate Planning

November 25, 2025

[NY] Which form is used to transfer ownership of an LLC?

Trying to transfer ownership of a single-member LLC in NY. What forms are needed?

NY Business

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