Questions answered by Daniel A Levy

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Do i get to keep all my divorce papers after everything is final or my lawyer keeps it?

Daniel's answer | Answered on September 07, 2011

It is very uncommon for an attorney to send his entire file to his client without the client asking for it. What an attorney usually does is send...

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How would I go about suing the county jail my father was murdered in?

Daniel's answer | Answered on September 06, 2011

You should consult with a personal injury attorney who is experienced with suing jails, police, and the department of corrections. For various...

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Our lease is unbinding because there was not a certificate of occupancy now that the landlord has one do we rewrite the lease?

Daniel's answer | Answered on September 06, 2011

What makes you say that your "lease was unbinding" due to no certificate of occupancy? There is no law that I know of that says that. I don't...

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Why isn't a judgement for financial compensation for un-paid rent automatically entered when you win a judgement for possession?

Daniel's answer | Answered on August 31, 2011

The reason for this is that an action for possession (i.e. eviction) is something called a summary proceeding. In other words, it is quick and...

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Vacating a default judgment in NJ

Daniel's answer | Answered on August 31, 2011

It is possible to vacate a default judgment and restore the case to the trial calendar, but you need to make a motion and show that you have a...

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What I can do if builder pay me for job by check and after that call bank and report this check was stolen.

Daniel's answer | Answered on August 09, 2011

You are always free to file a lawsuit and represent yourself. If all you are seeking is $3,000 (or less) then you can file in small claims court. ...

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What I'm asking is since we left at 2am (just over a week ago) do we still have rights to the apartment?

Daniel's answer | Answered on August 09, 2011

A landlord is never allowed to exercise "self help" to evict a tenant from a rental unit. Self help is the term used to refer to a landlord...

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My home was sold for a $1

Daniel's answer | Answered on August 05, 2011

There is no way that anyone could possible answer that question without any of the facts. You would have to consult with an attorney who would...

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My landlord said he is going to evict me because i didnt pay rent in full.

Daniel's answer | Answered on August 05, 2011

No one can evict a tenant just by ordering them to move. A landlord must file a complaint for eviction with the court, and if the judge agrees...

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I signed a lease commercial storefront in Newark NJ and later found out that I could not open for business because the landlord

Daniel's answer | Answered on August 05, 2011

You really do need to consult with an attorney for advice on this issue. An attorney would have to read over the lease and review the facts with...

Daniel A Levy's Answers (318)

Do i get to keep all my divorce papers after everything is final or my lawyer keeps it?

How would I go about suing the county jail my father was murdered in?

Our lease is unbinding because there was not a certificate of occupancy now that the landlord has one do we rewrite the lease?

Why isn't a judgement for financial compensation for un-paid rent automatically entered when you win a judgement for possession?

Vacating a default judgment in NJ

What I can do if builder pay me for job by check and after that call bank and report this check was stolen.

What I'm asking is since we left at 2am (just over a week ago) do we still have rights to the apartment?

My home was sold for a $1

My landlord said he is going to evict me because i didnt pay rent in full.

I signed a lease commercial storefront in Newark NJ and later found out that I could not open for business because the landlord