I was walking down my building steps and the steps fell to the bottom floor I had to knee surgeries, torn ligaments and cartilag

You need to consult with a personal injury attorney to determine whether or not you have a viable case against your landlord. You should...

A very qualified applicant who wanted to purchase our Co Op was turned down by the board. Can we take action against the board?

As Mr. Richland pointed out, the "Business Judgment Rule" gives coop boards a broad range of reasons, sometimes including no reason at all, to...

I have a question regarding having events, parties at my home that may include alcoholic beverages..Etc.. I have a big property

Regardless of what you have your guests sign, you could be found liable if they engage in tortious or criminal behavior while on your property. It...

I have a specific case. About a year ago, I found out the studio I lived in was illegal. Can I sue the landlord?

You may want to consult an attorney who represents plaintiffs under the federal False Claims Act to see if there is a potential lawsuit against...

Do I really need to pay the Civil Demand letter for Walmart if I live in New York?

As Mr. Rothstein explained, a letter from a lawyer can put this matter to bed. If you cannot afford a lawyer you can send a letter yourself. I am...

I am disabled residing at my apt. for 15 yrs. rent on time neighbor wants me out & took me to court. My PD says I have to move..

If you have a Public Defender it means that you are facing criminal, not civil, charges and may possibly be faced with incarceration. You should...

Is Coop Board responsible for replacing sheetrock in a unit after a kitchen was destroyed by water from an upstairs unit?

You should not withhold maintenance. A properly crafted letter from an attorney should result in the repair being completed and an appropriate...

The landscaper should be carrying should carry insurance for an eventuality like this.

If a creditor's law firm brought lawsuit against wrong defendant because of ID theft, should the law firm be responsible?

Ellen should go to court and make a motion to vacate the judgment. L7L and 123 will just pull her chain and do nothing. You can find out...

Moving out of my place, cleaning fee really expensive, how can i ask a justification?

Your landlord is being unreasonable. You should notify the landlord that you left the apartment clean and without damages and demand the return of...