What happens if tenant's check bounces for a settlement that's part of a lease extension?

In order to enforce a contract -- and a settlement agreement is a contract -- the party seeking to enforce it must plead and prove he/she complied...

Can I, i.e., appropriate procedure, to serve & file my AMEND COMPLAINT after being served Notice For Pre-Answer Motion, no RJI

If the BIG law firm is correct in its motion, you should try to stipulate with them to amend the complaint and ask them to withdraw the motion. If...

Why does my city want to obtain a permanent easement on my land to fix the sidewalk?

It is not necessary for you to give an easement. You can give them permission to enter your property to repair the property when the sidewalk...

What can I do to my landlord after I move out so no one else goes through this?

You can file with the Better Business Bureau so that someone checking on the landlord will be able to find that there is a complaint. There are...

What can I do if my landlord will not get an exterminator for roaches?

As an alternative, notify your landlord of the failure his steps have taken, get quotes from exterminators to rid your apartment of roaches and...

The proprietary lease and an alteration agreement that may have been signed by the prior owner of the apartment will dictate responsibility. ...

Some by-laws in condominiums permit the disposition or exclusive use of a portion of the common areas at the end of a hall when there is a single...

Adding to Mr. Glickman's excellent answer, some of the lower courts who have interpreted what is a "reasonable" time within which to sell unsold...

Is it a violation of the store lease if my commercial tenant continues to cook inside the apparel store he is renting from me?

There are two possible violations that must be examined. First, you need to check the lease. The standard lease you are referring to has as...

Can I reopen an eviction judgment or have it cleared from my report and rental report?

You may not be able to get off the Blacklist as described by Mr. Smollens, but you can clean up your credit by paying the money judgment, getting a...