Crossed out info on Amendment To Lease

Dear New York Tenant: You have an advantage in knowing the terms stated in the lease amendment and the mistaken information you inserted and how...

Dear Brooklyn Property Owner: Those are the "magic" words long ago crafted by authors of contracts to state that "consideration" that is...

Dear New York Litigant: Are you referring to an RJI or an appeal at the Appellate Division? In both instances title of action is the entire...

Can a from a person from another state file motions and give legal advice for my X-wife in NY stating they are her advocate.

Dear St. James Litigant: If the out-of-state adviser is ghost writing your ex's papers and does not add his name as an attorney the judge is not...

What happens if I deposited an emptyy envelope of 1000 and took out 500 and returned it within a few hours

Are you the same poster who last night claimed that he was accused by his employer of losing two $500 deposit envelopes and had no recollection of...

What are right a 20 yr old not on the lease to remain in public housing after mother has died

Dear New York Tenant: I gather your mother decided to deny you a succession tenancy in the apartment when she removed you from the annual income...

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What proof do I need for a rent over charge case?

Dear New York Tenant: I cannot give you legal advice because that is not allowed by the AVVO terms of service and no attorney and client...

Dear Roslyn Heights Landlord: You left out some very important information. What type of landlord and tenant proceeding? Did the tenant default...

Why are new real estate listings in 11218 under contract, when it was just posted?

Dear Brooklyn Home Owner: If you are not using a broker for a rental or purchase in this hot neighborhood then it is likely true by the time you...

Is a delay caused by an attorney, following which the grounds for the case vanished, malpractice?

Dear New York Client: No. It seems that your attorney's intervention solved the problem without forcing the dispute into court. This seems as...