What is a Motion to Compel a Response? Can the latter be filed in the negotiation stages of a civil tort case if the defendant

You should consult with your attorney about what motion may be appropriate in your case.

Rights to break lease and get compensated for not being able to sleep at night for 4 months due to the continuing noise issue

You should consult an attorney to review your lease and all the facts concerning your attempt to break your lease. The fact that the landlord is...

I was arrested in Miami ,charges where dismissed and i apply for a job in new york city will it show on background check

You need to disclose all arrests and convictions when asked that question.

Custody Case dismissed but received hearing letter for further proceedings?!

There are numerous reasons why this may have happened. You should inquire with the court clerk.

My landlord gave me a notice to vacate the apartment broke the lease after 3 months into the lease , he gave me 45 days I left

If you were in possession of the apartment on the first day of the month, you became liable for the rent due for that entire mont, regardless of...

Is my apartment rent-stabilized? I ordered the DHCR rent registrations, and they are highly suspicious.

You can file a complaint with DHCR yourself but you should really consult with an experienced Landlord/Tenant lawyer who can review the printout ...

You also need to file a notice of claim against NYCHA before you sue. You can find the form at blumberg.com and you serve it on NYCHA at their...

I received a letter stating I must be at Housing Court on Sept 3. I received it after Sept 4. How do I give the court my answer

You should go to court as soon as possible and find out what happened. You may have had a default judgment entered against you or the case may...

Rent stabilized apartment question

You should only enter into an agreement like this represented by counsel. The agreement must be clear in protecting the tenant's rent stabilized...

How to handle witness intimidation?

You should have your attorney detail your Ex's behavior in a letter to her attorney. Your attorney will know how to take it from there forward.