A deposition was filed on me claiming that i gave someone a fake 100 dollar bill.

Dear Finder: There is no reason for you to post in an open public forum that you plan to perjure yourself should you get called in on this.

We were sued, not notified, then found guilty as we were not in court to defend the claims. How is this legal?

Dear Property owner: No lawsuit is allowed to proceed to a judgment by default without the court reviewing the plaintiff's proof that service of...

Dear Tenant: I concur with the first attorney's answer. Is the "basement" apartment in the two family house a legal apartment? Often a basement...

As a condo owner in Manhattan, can I be forced to carpet 80% of my apartment? It is not in the building bylaws.

Dear Condo Unit Owner: Consult an attorney to review the demand letters from management and your condominium's rule and regulations. There may...

LIVE IN A TOH FACILITY MY ASSIGNED PARKING SPACE WAS TAKEN AWAY AND NOW I AM TRING TO GET IT BACK HAVE TO PARK IN HANDI CAP SPOT

Dear Senior Tenant: The Town of Hempstead is bound by New York and Federal law relating to reasonable accommodations to persons with...

Looking to get some consultation on a pending lawsuit against my previous landlord. I currently reside in the Queens,ny area.

Dear tenant: There is no way to truly inform you if you have what you need to make a lawsuit out of the landlord's breach of the warranty of...

Can foreclosure on my apartment prevent me from becoming a lawyer?

Dear law student: Check with the Committee on Character and Fitness ( at the web site), conduct some research. Issues involving defaults in...

I'm on section eight can my landlord deny me any visitors overnight?

Dear Tenant: You could hire an attorney to send a letter to the landlord expressing your concerns that a neighbor is spreading a deceitful story...

Can I sue my landlord for losing all my personal property due to his Negligence although I didn't have renters insurance?

Dear Tenant: Sure you may sue if you are left with only a lawsuit to recover damages for your lost property, but you do not want to take this to...

Can I sue my neighbor for harassment?

Dear Tenant: New York state does not provide for a cause of action in harassment. Your neighbor may be engaged in objectionable conduct that is...