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Can i adjust a stipulation of settlement?
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Answered on March 01, 2018
You need to ask the judge to modify the stipulation. Hopefully your adversary will agree to it.
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Is there any way to check status of final judgment for a marshal eviction case? Thanks
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Answered on February 28, 2018
Just check tge status with your attorney or marshal.
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Can my brother keep my mom's apartment who has since passed if he wasn't on the lease but can prove he lived there?
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Answered on February 27, 2018
Please specify if this is a NYCHA project or a private rent stabilized apartment.
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What have I done? I trusted and signed a temporary agreement.
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Answered on February 27, 2018
It appears that your landlord is engaging in illegality. He may not be entitled to collect rents. You should meet with a Tenant Rights Attorney as...
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Been served by my Landlord with a non-payment petition. Are there circumstances in which a summary proceeding is not allowed?
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Answered on February 27, 2018
Why are you not paying your rent? Is it financial or are you withholding?
What would serve as legal proof that I have vacated my apartment by a set date if the landlord is not around when i leave?
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Answered on February 27, 2018
If the landlord has a lawyer deliver the keys and a written surrender to the lawyer. Otherwise federal express the keys with a written surrender to...
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To file chapter 7 or not?
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Answered on February 27, 2018
If you file for Bankruptcy you need to include all debts regardless of whether or not the particular debt appears on your credit report. The...
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What can I do to resolve this?
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Answered on February 26, 2018
You need to determine the cause of the leak. Whoever is causing the leak is financially responsible.
Received defective rent demand, uncertain of how it will play out in NYC Housing Court.
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Answered on February 26, 2018
So as to better evaluate your situation, please specify why you are withholding rent.
I signed 1yr Apt lease 38d ago, but noise coming from upstair neighbors is unbearable can I break the contract?
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Answered on February 26, 2018
If the noise is unbearable you may have the right to claim constructive eviction and be released from your lease. Yopu will need to retain an...
