Can an improper notice to cure served by a landlord's attorney ever be fixed in a temporary restraining order case?

If your authority to act (power of attorney) on behalf of your mother-landlord was not attached to the notice to cure, it may very well be a fatal...

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Generally, if there is a third party (in the public) who has heard you being falsely accused of a crime, then yes, you can sue for slander. You...

I'm being sued and I now have less than 30 days to respond. Do I need a lawyer?

Yes, you can represent yourself but I agree this can lead to very bad results. An important question to ask yourself is whether there is insurance...

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Can you ask a tenant to cure something he did in an area not in the lease?

An examination of the lease would, of course, be necessary, but here are my initial thoughts: Even if you have let the tenant use the backyard in...

What type of attorney can answer the legal rights of tenants of a rent control apartment and their designated successor?

A New York City landlord tenant lawyer and one who specializes in residential cases. For example, even a commercial landlord tenant lawyer would...

Which law is broken when your evicted and your belongings go missing?

While I agree that conversion is a possible cause of action and would plead it, it would require proof of scienter, i.e., an intent to wrongfully...

The defendants didnot bate stamp and put in order to respond to each discovery request

It is not unusual for parties to supplement their document requests, including around the time of depositions, although your counsel (assuming you...

Privacy right of coop owners and right of property management to enter unit without unit owner's approval in non-emergency

In a coop situation, your rights are governed by the bylaws. Generally, coop bylaws provide for access on notice and in emergency situations. ...