Questions answered by Peter J Weinman

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When 30 day notice expires

Peter's answer | Answered on June 26, 2018

(Assuming "residential") If you've commenced a holdover by proper service of the predicate notice and the tenant has not vacated, then yes, the...

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Can I use the defense of being an organ donor to dismiss a seat belt ticket in n.y. or anywhere for that matter?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 25, 2018

Is it your suggestion that wearing the seatbelt would injure internal organs rendering them un-transplantable? Or are you suggesting that the...

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My my boss paid me with a payroll check I cashed it at a check cashing place the check bounced?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 25, 2018

Unless you intentionally passed a bad check, I'm not sure why this threat of police would worry you. Did you tell your boss yet about his bad...

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Should I sue my landlord first?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 22, 2018

If he and you don't agree, rest assured he'll sue you and you won't need to worry about suing him. You'll just put in your counterclaims. I know...

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CAN MY OLD LANDLORD SAY I CANT BE AT MY FRIENDS APT.

Peter's answer | Answered on June 22, 2018

Unless the landlord or someone else at that building has an order of protection or some other order of the court directing that you stay away from...

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Am I entitled to a 1 years lease renewal if my lease rider has this language in it?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 22, 2018

Based on what you have provided, and unless no other provision overrides, I say yes. An attorney should read the rest of the lease (or you should...

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Can a landlord stop a tenant from using their own utility?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 21, 2018

Need more info. What do you mean "your own" utility? Why is your breaker box outside your access? Is electricity included in your rent? Is the...

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What can I do if the seller refused to sell me the house, and kept my 20k deposit?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 20, 2018

This is a crazy story and no, you should NOT file a lis pendens on your own. Doing so incorrectly opens yourself to severe civil liability. You...

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Is it mandatory to serve section 8, if we want to evict a section 8 tenant?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 20, 2018

In a word, "ABSOLUTELY." I strongly urge you to retain counsel for the next round. Section 8 evictions are notoriously difficult because of the...

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How do I contact unlisted individuals to ask if they would be filmed for a documentary covering their child's suicide?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 20, 2018

This is not a legal question. Perhaps you should hire a private investigator.

Peter J Weinman's Answers (6408)

When 30 day notice expires

Can I use the defense of being an organ donor to dismiss a seat belt ticket in n.y. or anywhere for that matter?

My my boss paid me with a payroll check I cashed it at a check cashing place the check bounced?

Should I sue my landlord first?

CAN MY OLD LANDLORD SAY I CANT BE AT MY FRIENDS APT.

Am I entitled to a 1 years lease renewal if my lease rider has this language in it?

Can a landlord stop a tenant from using their own utility?

What can I do if the seller refused to sell me the house, and kept my 20k deposit?

Is it mandatory to serve section 8, if we want to evict a section 8 tenant?

How do I contact unlisted individuals to ask if they would be filmed for a documentary covering their child's suicide?