Can my husband and I be held liable if our 19 yr. old son injures someone in a car accident in New York State?

If your name appears on the Title or the insurance policy, then you can become liable in the event your son get's into an accident and it is...

What exactly the New York state law is regarding the liability of an insured driver?

In New York State, the owner of a vehicle is liable for any damages or injuries sustained to another party as a result of the negligence of the...

Are retail shops resposible for cust. personal property?

If another customer took the package without the clerk's intervention, then retail shop is not responsible. However, the retail shop can be held...

The date on my devorce decree is wrong, can i get it corrected ?

If the Court made the mistake, I would suggest calling the Clerk of the Judge who signed the Divorce Decree and ask for the Judge's...

As long as there was nothing in writing informing the Landlord of your intention to get back your checks separately, the Landlord can return the...

What are the legal rights to a roommates belongings left behind after the roommate is asked to leave?

You should send her a Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested, giving her at least 30 days to either pick up her belongings or contact you to set...

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You need to look at your lease, if any, to see what are the responsibilities of the landlord and what of the Tenant. Without a lease it depends on...

Is the board of directors responsiblie to inform shareholders of a bed bug infestation in the building? Thanks

The Board of Directors of a Coop owes a fiduciary duty to the shareholders of the Cooperative. Therefore, if they know about a condition which is...

Normally, if an attorney wants to transfer a case to another lawyer outside of the firm, he/she would speak with the client and obtain his/her...

How long does it take for a landlord to evict someone who only owes the current month's rent?

A landlord, by law, can not throw out a tenant"s belongings or evict a tenant without court order. Depending on the County, it could take anywhere...