Are there any agencies that offer free or reduced fee legal assistance in the collection of unpaid spousal maintenance?

Dear Spring Valley Friend: Your friend was at a disadvantage if she did not have independent counsel during the divorce from an attorney...

My ex roommate is suing me for the rent she paid and other damages causde by her eviction claiming that since i dint have

Dear Jamaica Tenant: A roommate of a tenant in an apartment that is not subject to Rent Stabilization has no ground to claim that the rent paid...

Can I withhold rent if the tenants occupying an illegal basement apartment ina house is preventing me from quiet enjoyment?

Dear Elmont Tenant: Rent withholding without an attorney on your side is a near sure-fire method to lead to your own eviction. You may have...

Can I check someone else's credit report to verify their employment? If I have a reason to suspect a fraud committed by them?

Dear New York Litigant: The fraudulent affidavit filed in a court proceeding may be challenged due to the false notarization. Of course, "facts"...

Landlord failing to enforce lease

Dear New York Tenant: Yes. Hiring a tenant's rights attorney should help. Read more about your rights to be free of exposure to second hand...

If I rent an apartment in a home, am I legally required to give the landlord a copy of the key to my apartment?

Dear Franklin Square Tenant: If you had a written lease with the former owner there is a clause in the lease relating to the landlord's right to...

Can a realtor keep their commission check (already cashed for $2,500) for a rental if the deal fell through?

Dear Jamaica Tenant: It seems the broker swindled you and the landlord illegally barred you from possession. If you had the keys and the...

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I have a tenant I'm trying to get to move out of the house that my father left to me when he passed away.

Dear Jamaica Home Owner: You did not explain how you asked the court to help and you did not mention that you have a deed to the house in your...

Regarding a trial date

Dear Brooklyn Plaintiff: You must learn the outcome of your case before deciding your next step. Visit the courthouse, go to the Clerk's office...

I was told that an Order to Show Cause was not appealable -- is this correct? See details below.

Dear Norwich Litigant: Local Courts in New York State operate pursuant to rules tailored for the particular court. A denied order to show cause...