How do I find out what a Stipulation means and who did it?

Go to the clerk's office and get a copy of the stip. Only parties who have appeared in an action need to sign off on a stip.

If you received a mortgage motification doesn't that supercede the original contract?

You either did or did not get the modification. Speak with the attorney who helped you with it. Typically all parties to the promissory note have...

Tenant & Previous owner came up with a backdated lease after foreclosure.

Have an attorney review the underlying tax foreclosure action - the lease may have been cut off by the tax lien sale. You can also see who, if...

Buying foreclosure property with violation of illegal apartment

It be will your responsibility to correct the violation.

Can I be sued or arrested if a senior citizen friend of mine co signs for a lease car for me?

I agree with my colleague; as long as the senior citizen is mentally competent that I do not believe your actions rise to any level of criminality.

How do I keep my house

If it's you and your fiance on the deed, then by law you own 50%. You can also make a claim for reimbursements for any monies you expended to...

Yes, it is legal. You need to also pay the applicable recording fees.

Lien foreclosure verses mortgage forclosure, who has the stronger claim?

It would depend on the nature of the liens. Typically whichever lien is recorded first is superior. The exception is tax liens, which are...

Can lender get a deficiency judgment against me after foreclosure &garnish/levy without my first having an opportunity to fight

The lender can only seek a deficiency judgment within 90 days of delivering the deed to the party who purchased the property at the foreclosure...

Can foreclosure referee issue deed based on false affidavit of sale NYS?

Right, sounds like you need a consultation and an attorney to review your matter. I dont believe any attorney can competently answer with your...