I agree with Mr. Lebowitz, and would add that the the title report prepared in connection with the title insurance mentioned in another answer will...

Discovery issue

I agree with the other attorneys who advised you that you're in over your head. That said, you may be able to extend the court ordered deadline if...

Just as false statements of fact are actionable, opinions are protected speech under the second amendment to the US Constitution. The problem is...

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How to force a landlord to evict a bad tenant

The warranty of habitability will provide a defense to your obligation to pay rent due to conditions in the building or your apartment. If the...

How long does it take for an inquest hearing to come ?

At the inquest, you (and/or someone else with personal knowledge of the facts) will be called as a witness, sworn in and asked questions on the...

Before you consider any lawsuit, I would call Con Edison and 311 to complain about the lack of gas service (Con Ed and 311) and any other...

The accuntant says he paid transfer tax on this is this correct?

You might want to check the documents creating the life estate and/or the trust agreement, if there was one. I understand that with Qualified...

Buying business, lease questions.

It is somewhat unusual to have the lease in an individual name under the circumstances you describe. Typically the lease would be in the name of...

What you are seeking is a "briefing schedule" even though briefs may not be part of the schedule. Your approach is sound and there is no reason...

Can a tenant break a lease because his wife is going into hospice ?

Is the wife over 62? The NYS Attorney General's office has a good pamphlet detailing the rights of senior citizens to terminate a lease when...