Attorney escrow accounts are governed by several bodies of law: attorney ethics rules, court rules and banking regulations. There are substantial...

Requesting a trial by jury as a defendant in NYC small claims?

Juries are unpredictable, especially once the jurors realize that after all that time waiting around in the jury room and not being able to get on...

Can I sue my landlord for turning our building into a shelter for HIV positive homeless people?

While trying to find a new place to live is the best alternative for you, you should not sit idly while you are currently stuck in your current...

Can the petition for eviction state reasons you want to evict the tenant other than those on the notice to cure?

You may be able to attempt to prove additional breaches of the lease if your case goes to trial. There is case law going both ways on whether or...

I have a bees nest right out my back door in the roof I called my landlord to let her know and she told me its my problem

You need to review your lease to see who is responsible. In most cases this type of problem should be the landlord's responsibility.

Counter sue debt collector for frivolous lawsuit?

You need to have a New York attorney review the document you signed and the communications you had with the landlord in order to determine whether...

You need to consult an attorney to review the language of your particular guaranty to determine your recourse, if any, against the tenant. The...

I had lease agreement with former owners. Am I bound by former lease to the new owners with whom I have no signed lease?

If the new owners assumed the old owners' lease with you, they are required to return the security deposit to you if you complied with the lease...

Power Of Attorney Form, is it durable?

The statutory short form is what is known as a durable power of attorney.

Public Housing: I live in Public Housing and the person downstairs....

You may have an American with Disabilities Act claim that your landlord should provide you with a reasonable accommodation by moving you. You...