How do I make an emergency application for summary judgment / injunctive relief in NYS Supreme Court? Can it be eFiled?

Dear New York Litigant: Summary judgment is not available until joinder of issue. A lawsuit (summons and complaint) my accompany an Order to...

Dear Syosett Tenant: Your lease on State land is subordinate to local law, rules, regulations and codes.

Dear Brockport resident: These non-firearm weapons are not legal in NYC (See: http://newyorkcityguns.com/prop-guns/) but likely are legal...

Dear Brooklyn Plaintiff: Your lawyer surely should supply an answer to your question. A defendant may counterclaim. If the counterclaim is...

Guarantor on NYC lease (husband) wants to no guarantor divorcing wife. She has renewed lease. How prevent further association?

Dear New York Tenant: It is likely your relation to the landlord as guarantor of the tenancy obligations of the lease is independent of marital...

Can I sue my the buildings owner that my building is attached to, because water is coming into my building top floor.

Dear Brooklyn Home Owner: You require your own independent engineer's report to support your suspicion the leak into your building through the...

How do I evict a person renting a room in my own home?

Dear Rochester Home Owner: You are correct, you will need a court proceeding. New York State does not allow a owner to engage in self-help to...

Do I have to pay extra fees since I was out of status?

Dear New York Resident: The question was assigned to Landlord and Tenant. I am changing subject to Immigration.

Can a judge order a tenant to obtain counsel?

Dear Staten Island Property Owner: Your attorney has greater insight to the trial process, the judge and tenant. Moreover, the type of case is...

We believe our Landlord is illegally metering electric-- what can we do?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: As long as tenants have their own Con Ed accounts, that indicates tenants have meters assigned by Con Ed to record the use...

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