My tenants are breaking lease; Am I required to return their security deposit?

Absolutely not. That is why you have security. If you want to keep the right to sue them, you must state so when they leave in writing.

I was commissioned to make 4 costumes for $1000. Client has not made payment because they say they were not elaborate enough.

Yes, definitely.

Can insurance company tell you to demolish a structure on a property which had been covered in homeowner's policy?

It is legal. An insurance company does not have to cover something that is damaged. If you want this policy, you are going to have to do what...

Am I responsible for my wifes credit card debt? We are married. Can they come after our joint savings and checking account?

You are not likely responsible for the debt. They can get a judgment against her, and then seize joint account.

Being sued for unpaid hospital bill from 12/20/2005 NYC . Court on 1/11/12

Get a lawyer. If you are not ready, when the case is called, yell out application for adjournment. The court can also help you settle. I assume...

Identity theft

Dispute the debt with the credit reporting agencies. If the actual creditor has no record in error, then the issue is with the CRA and should be...

I am scheduled for a hearing next Wednesday, I was involved in an accident (no fault of mine) in NY driving with foreign licence

You do not need a lawyer. The first day is not a trial so you need no witness. Bring your proof and say what you did here and ask for a dismissal.

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Under NY state law, is it allowable to date once a legal separation agreement is in place, but prior to divorce filings?

You can do whatever you want, except be married to two people at the same time.

I do not agree with your premise that because you did work the unsigned draft contract becomes the deal. You are entitled to payment at some rate,...

How to get ex girlfriend of the house deed

You cannot just get someone off a deed. It is not like a lease. You need to bring a partition action in Supreme Court, and allege a claim for...