Dear Brooklyn Litigant: It would seem that if time has not run out you have a right to appeal from the underlying judgment. If you sought to...

Can a plaintiff add additional cause of action?

Dear Brooklyn Plaintiff: If your complaint survives summary judgment, you may need to make a motion to amend the complaint to add additional...

In a holdover Order to Show Cause against a default how much detail is needed for the meritorious defense?

Dear New York Defendant: If you are the party in default, the mere statement that there is a defense, without any more information may not be...

In a squatter eviction case (i.e. no Landlord-Tenant relationship) does the Notice to Quit need to be signed by the owner?

Dear Flushing New York Property Owner: If you already started the summary holdover proceeding, it is too late to worry about the Notice to Quit....

Do I need an attorney?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: A bit late. This is the problem. Your apartment no longer exists due to the hasty plan to renovate. Your other...

Can a landlord enter an apt without the tenant being there for non-emergencies?c

Dear Brooklyn tenant: If your lease does not provide the landlord with the right to enter the apartment for the purpose f showing to a new...

Dear Bronx Tenant: You could go back to court with a motion to dismiss the old lawsuit or vacate the judgment or the Stipulation of Settlement...

I am suing a company,but found out their name spelled incorrect?

Dear Brooklyn Plaintiff: Your word processor dictionary did not recognize the spelling for the defendant's name, but that does not mean the name...

Dear New Hyde Park Coop Owner: You are absolutely correct. The cooperative has an affirmative legal obligation to accommodate the disabled...

What are my legal rights involving a tow company selling my car w/o my knowledge?

Dear Geneva Vehicle Owner: You may have a right to sue for the loss of your vehicle by some claim of conversion and unjust enrichment.