To the best of my understanding of all the new rules affecting procedure, all previously set time schedules are on hold. Nothing is happening in...

Dear New Hartford Property Owner When were you served with the Summons and Complaint? What Court? All legal process is halted in NYS for duration...

Dear Manhattan Tenant: No. That is not your responsibility. Your landlord is obliged by NYC Local Law to paint the apartment at least once every...

Apartment withholding my deposit now has "new" management. Please help

The only LLC that counts is the one you have the judgment on. When the Covid 19 event clears let the NY County (Manhattan, where you lived) execute...

Can my ex legally take our car sold to him for $500 agreed to make payments did not but all is in his name

How did your parents not take cash when they turned over the title? Without a contract of sale, it seems that your parents would have an uphill...

Do I have a restraining order or a stay away order my nam is Brandon Allan Hatton my b day is 07-15-92?

Dear Brandon Posting a true full name and date of birth to a public internet forum is a recipe for identity theft. AVVO guidelines directly...

Dear LIC Tenant NYC has way too many buildings in 2020 remaining exempt from a Certificate of Occupancy. But a three unit building is a...

Can I be evicted during quarantine

Dear Katonah Tenant Your landlord is a bully. There are no legal eviction courts open in the entire State. Any attempt to force you out is a...

Complaint about a lawyer behavior is made to the proper Grievance Committee. http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/grievance/index.shtml These...

How to break the lease at Corona time?

You should consult and hire your own attorney. The general rule is the landlord has the burden to find the replacement tenant, and must do so with...