How do I file a dispute against an electrician who i paid to install an outlet, but the outlet stopped working?

I gather you checked the circuit breaker and that was not an issue. You will need another electrician to diagnose the flaw in the system set up by...

We received a notice from my landlord’s lawyer to vacate the house in July 31. What are my options and rights?

Dear Manhattan Tenant: If your tenancy is not protected by Rent Stabilization, and your home is located within NYC, a landlord still retains...

Dear Elmont Tenant You could call the local (town or county) Code Enforcement office, or Health Department. Inspectors could show up and report...

What is the process my dad will have to take to kick me out of the house?

Dear Manhattan Son: Your Dad is delving into a complex lawsuit that is not likely ever to succeed since your mother is an opponent of this...

How soon should we leave?

Please clarify? What type of judge? What brought you to a Judge? A Housing Court case? If so, what type of Housing Court case? Did you make an...

How can I figure out this situation?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant Two missing pieces of information preclude a meaningful response. Is the apartment Rent Stabilized? When did you move out?

I'm looking for a attorney to settle my case...

You need to shop around for an attorney willing to take on a claim already dismissed by a court apparently on default but on grounds of not stating...

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How can I recover damages to my lawn.

If you sued for harassment--case dismissed. NY State does not recognize a Civil Cause of action for harassment. Where is the defamation? You...

Is it okay for my child to makes noise during the daytime in my apartment?

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Your neighbor is not a reasonable person. I often wondered what my neighbors believed was going on in my apartment with us...

Can landlord access property after Sheriff served the 72 hr eviction notice to tenant?

Dear Deer Park Property Owner: That is not a good idea; you should listen to your attorney. Entry ahead of the Sheriff could be called out as an...