Landlord asks me not to come to court. Then goes ahead and gets default judgment.

Dear New York Tenant: You should first make a full copy of the case file at the Clerk's office at the Court House. You will know if your...

Should I report my car as stolen?

Dear New York Former Vehicle Owner: Rather than compound the errors of the night you sold your vehicle for cash to strangers (who were looking...

My son has borrowed 45.000 from me to by a condo in Denver .I was told he would pay it back with interest.

Dear Bronx Parent: You will need to hire an attorney in Denver to commence a lawsuit against your son for the default in paying the $45,000 loan...

Am I required to file a Change of Attorney form?

Dear Elmsford Litigant: A party has a right to discharge an attorney at any time. If you do not want to end the relation then follow your...

Can I file a harassment lawsuit against landlord?

Dear Bronx Tenant: Were the two papers taped to the door three days apart, identical? The landlord is not allowed by law to serve his own...

What obligation, if any, does a landlord have to upgrade from pull cord light fixtures to switches in a NYC apartment?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Generally, NYC housing, building and electrical codes do not mandate old code compliant housing premises conform to the...

If I prevail in a breach of contract court case against the seller of real estate, will the court order the seller to pay for

Dear New York Plaintiff: You are a long distance from your attorney fees if you must sue to establish a breach of contract. No one would suggest...

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Should I pay rent if I take my landlord to court? Can they be sued for breach if they neglected repairs and gave no notice?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: I gather your tenancy is not rent stabilized. That allow the landlord the right to let the lease expire by its own terms....

After i move out of a apartment can my ex landlord contact me and threaten me a judgement?

Dear Elmira Tenant: your old landlord can take six years to sue so may surely claim damages caused during your tenancy in excess of the security...

Please tell me the type of lawyer I need to help me to become executive of my mother's estate. I need a letter also.

Dear New York Heir: You are probably looking for information about handling a "Small Estate." Start...