Should I pay legal fees if I won lawsuits?

Dear Brooklyn Cooperator: If you had an attorney you would be entitled to recover your legal fees from the cooperative as the "prevailing party"...

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Got offered a 2mo sublet and I paid 1st month & deposit, but the deal fell through and I haven't been refunded.

Dear Woodside Tenant: Aside from the "texts" and calls, did you write a demand letter for return of the money? If not, then you will likely need...

How far can a depositon for a non primary residence case in NY go?

Dear New York Tenant: The landlord's lawyer always will shot for the broadest discovery. The tenant's attorney will always try to limit the...

Does ex-roommate's possible counter-claim for lost wages/ future wages have merit in small claims court? Suing for deposit.

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: You are entitled to sue in Small Claims Court for your monetary damage, in your case, the failed return of your security...

Dear New York Landlord: Your question is hypothetical as there is no standard for tolling the period stated in a termination notice when the...

Can a lease still be valid if rent and security were never paid?

Dear Brooklyn Condo Owner: You claim you drew up a lease, but your attorney may disagree and inform you that your document is not a lease or a...

Assignment order in New York?

Dear New York Judgment Creditor: This publication from the New York Unified Court System should help in collecting the judgment. If your...

Can lawyer from another state say as Texas defend someone who lives in NY State and not licensed for NY only Texas?

Dear Huntington Friend: If your friend is sued he likely will require a legal defense. Consulting with an attorney now may head off a lawsuit....

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Bylaw dose a land lord have to have a door on my bed room

Dear Oswego Tenant: Are you renting a room in a private house? If so, you should have skipped the chance to rent a room without a door. If you...

I AM A COMMERCIAL TENANT AND ALSO A COPORATION,IT HAS BEEN 40 DAYS NOW AND STILL NO RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSIT.

Dear Buffalo Tenant: If you are located within the City of Buffalo you may be able to sue in the Commercial Small Claims part of the...