Then, straighten it out before you accept the settlement terms. I will not say all the text is 'normal' since most collection law firms settle...

Why not call the lawyer now, pay before the court date, and try to secure a stipulation of discontinuance? You would need to sign the stipulation...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: This setup does not seem legal. You should be able to control your heat even if the lease states that heat and hot water...

When did the United States Supreme Court determine that CPLR 63-A is unconstitutional? A New York State Appellate Court reversed a lower court...

Each unit requires a deed with its own Block and Lot identification, as well as Certificate of Occupancy and tax ID for NYC Department of Finance.

Generally, the deed last recorded supercedes. All deeds in New York State are recorded by County. Towns do not record deeds.

Dear Manhattan Tenant You described a likely illegal apartment conversion. If you call 311 and you are at home when the city code enforcement...

No. Personal jurisdiction is implicated with service of pleadings such as Notice of Petition and Petition. Predicate Notices are not pleadings....

Dear Manhattan Pedestrian This City Council misguided legislation [the Mayor was hands off, and so, the Intro became a Local Law] aimed at...

Dear Jamestown Tenant I recall the earlier version of this message. I gather that the driveway is not mentioned in the lease. Similar likely to...