Why did you describe this property as "my mom's home" when you and your brother are the owners? Any sort of eviction proceeding in New York...

Generally, no tenant should consider settling a chronic rent delinquency holdover summary proceeding without an attorney able to negotiate the...

No law was written by the state legislature that prevented you from suing. That means no courthouse gatekeeper will stop you from filing a summons...

It's possible that this was an emergency? Does this occur every night at 2 a.m.? Essential services include Superintendent and Janitorial...

For all you know, you defaulted in the New York divorce action three years ago, and the Sheriff has a copy of the judgment or some other document...

You have posted several versions of this message with varying facts. I've responded to at least two. Your undocumented uninsured friend needs a...

Sorry. You are stuck with the no longer wanted invited guest because New York Housing Law denies the power of eviction without a court proceeding...

If you had trial by a Civil Court Judge you would have a regular civil appeal to the Appellate Term. If you had a trial by arbitration there...

Dear Long Island City Condo Unit Owner: Good question. I am sure the new Board ran this by the Condo Board attorney. This cannot be answered...

Many public defenders are private lawyers assigned to represent indigent defendants when Legal Aid conflicts with representation. Or, in Queens,...